A

DICTIONARY
OF

ENGLISH PHRASES
WITH

ILLUSIRATIVE SEN1ENCE3

BY

KWONG KI CHIU.
KLViSLD A>D EDll ED

\M1H JAPANESE EQUIVALENTS

BY

THE EIGAKU SHINSHI SHA.

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TOKYO
1902.
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DICTIONARY
OF

ENGLISH PHRASES.

A bad egg=A scoundrel or rascal. (S) ^^

The man who bought goods of us last month, on credit, proves to
a had egg.

Abed of down or roses = An easy comfortable situation. ^|^^ 5

^^
A King does not always repose on a bed of down.
I found my friend enjoying health, riches and honor ; in fact, ho
was on a hed of roses.
A besetting sin = A sin which is habitual, or into which one easily
falls. ^ iamm. Bb^%mm
Intemperance is Mr. B's besetting sin.

A bevel angle = Any angle other than one of 45 or 90 degrees. ^-^

The window-stool is cut to a bevel angle.
A black sheep = One different from the rest of the family, and less
worthy; a disgrace to the family. (S). ^^CDM,^^^ Mb^
The oldest son is a black sheep in this family.
A bleeding heart = A state of sympathy or pity. |p1'^» '^^
Americans hear of the suffering from famine in India, with
bleeding hearts.

A bone of contention = A subject of contention or dispute, ^co ^

t-m
ii*«

The boundary line between those two neighbors lias been a bone of
cordcntion for some time.
A bone to pick with one, to have = To have an unpleasant matter to
settle with one. (S). AlrRtr. A&t-^-Y^^W^
John has gone over Dick who blackballed him
to see at the club
he says he has a bone to p)ich ivith him.
A bold stroke = A bold effort suddenly or unexpectedly produced. -^

By a series of bold strokes the country was wrested from the enemy.
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About to, to be = To be on the point of; to be reach to; to be in act

of. jjf $(it•-&^tr
As the merchant was ahoid go to i^ew York, to purchase goods,
to

Jie received a telegram announcing the death of his mother.

Above all = More than all. WL^* 1^ ^ b ^
The gulf states of America are distinguished for the crops, ahov^
all for those staple products, sugar and cotten.

Above-board = Fairly; honorably; without trick or concealment.

^B/iit. iEit&t» mbn.<

He did not act above hoard.
Above or beyond all praise = Admirable ; superior ; very praise-
worthy. m.\^WLt^^. ®- » /: it "g
^ "X I
The conduct of the fourth regiment, in the battle, was ahove all

praise.
Above par = Above the nominal value. Pf-fSl^.h (^5^^'0i^®)
Aetna stock is ahove par to-day.
Above work, to be, or to feel = To be unwilling to work, because of
pride or false delicacy. Hf^it^T^ Ir1t^~f^*f
He who feels ahove ivork, has a mistaken idea of true nobility.

A broken heart = Great sorrow or despair, ^^g, ^H

The woman whose son was sent to state prison a year ago died
yesterday, of a broken heart.
Absent-minded = Inattentive to what is passing having the thoughts ;

away from the present subject or scenes. yf^'-!i;.» »> 5* » V

One of the students was very obseut-nunded, daring the historica.
lecture.

Absquatulate, to = To run away ; to abscond. (S) ^^ 6 -^c -5

Go now ! absquatulate !

Abstract idea=An idea separated from a complex object, or from

other ideas which naturally accompany it. ^lll^Q^jiy;2^» MM>
The abstract idea of justice, viz., that every person should bo
treated according to his deserts, can not be carried out in
human governments.
Abstract of title (Law) = An epitome of the evidences of ownership.

An abstract of title to real estate in Chicago (U. S.) would be a list

of deeds of transfer from the original deed of the U. S. govern-

ment to the present time.
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Abstract terms or words = Terms or words whicli express abstract

ideas; words wliicti signify tlie mode or quality of a being
witliout any regard to the subject in wliicli it is. Illj^6{/-g|?
Soundness is an abtsrad term, so long as one considers it by itself
and separated from any object that is round.
Acc3pt service, to (Law) = To agree that a writ or process shall bo
considered as regularly served, when it has not been. ^^0^
Accepting service by an attorney for a defendant, is for the purpose
of avoiding the necessity of another writ or process beinr;
served on his client.
Accessary after the fact (Law)=A person who, knowing of tho
crime, assists or conceals the criminal. t^f|2A
At tho trial for the robbery of the store, Mr. A
was proven to bo art
accessary after tliefact.

Accessary before the fact (Law)=A person who, though not present
at the commission of a crime, yet counsels or commands another
to commit it. |^P^^
Accommodation bill or note = A bill of exchange or note, given not
for projjerty transferred, but for the bearer to us as a means of
raising money, and thus virtually a loan. ^^}^f^
Accommodation coach or train = A coach or train designed to
accommodate way passengers, as to time and stoppage, and
usually stopping at all stations, i^^ij^^i^
According to = In accordance with; in a manner according with. He

According to all accounts = All statements agree ; every one says. \

^-WS. h <
According to all accounts, the picnic was an unusually pleasant
entertainment.

According to reasonable expectation = There is reason to expect. ^

According to reasonable expectation, there will be sale for all the
grain grown this year.

According to rule = Agreeably to a prescribed method; properly. ^

The merchant conducts his business according to rule.
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Accord with, to=To agree with; to suit. ^^» Mt'

The miser's style of living dees not accord with his iv.ecaus.
Account current = A running or continued account Letween two or
more parties. M:^jf^mm<^MW\W}^
Those tvv^o neighbors have an account current with one another.
Acknowledge the CDrn, to = To confess having been mistaken, or
outwitted; to confess a charge. (S). ^<^n^ ^r^t
Acknov/ledgment money (Eng.)=A sum paid by copyhold tonai^t?,
on the death of their landlords, as au acknowledgment of their
new landlords. |^.]-^

He paid a large sum as achioivledgment momy.

Acquiesced in (in a passive sense) =^ Compiled with; submitted to

without opposition. fiSI^^ h -5

The proposition of the surgeon to establish a special ward for
the small-pox cases ivas acquiesced in by the trustees of the

hospital.
Acquire currency, to=To be put in circulation; to be made public,

Tlie story has somehow acquired currency, that the savings bank
is not sound.
Acting secretary (or other officer) = One who temporarily performs
the duties of the office, though not elected or appointed to it.

Since the death of the secretary of the insurance company, Mr. E.,
the chief clerk, is acting secretary.

Active commerce = Tlie commerce which a nation carries on in its

own ships, a IS in T fl ^
It may be the interest of foreign nations to deprive us, as far as
possible, of an active commerce.

Act of God (Law) = Any unavoidable accident or event which takes

place without human intervention, or wJ-^'ch can not be referred
to any specific cause. -fiJa^-^^^

Act on or from principle, to = To have a settled i »l^ of action,

usually a right rule; to be governed by correct opinion andrxde,
rather than by impulse. ^tkVCt^ 'CM^&t . iSi't-M-^Xlf.^
')

It promises well for future happiness and usefulness if a youth is

in tiie habit of acting from principle.

Act up to, to = To equal in action; to fulfd. '^fft"* W'l'f'

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is Turkey adijuj up to the engagemouts which she made in the

treaty of Berlin ?

Active capital = Money, or property that may be readily converted

into money, and used in commerce, or other employment for
profit. :^^, SJiit^^ic{i5|^-5 Irtf1=^ ^ O
One -half of my wealth is active capital.

Adam's ale -Water. (The Scotch slang term for water is Adam'a
wine). 7jC

Let me you a glass of Adavui's ale.

offer

A day after the fair = Too late; after anything is past; behind hand.

That man is alwa^^s a clay after the fair in paying his bills.

Add fuel to the flame, to=:To increase the existing excitement or

interest. m.%k^}JAt
The shooting of the v/orking-men's candidate for mayor, only
added fuel to the flame.

Addicted to == Devoted, habituated, or given, to. ^]^^

Although so young, he is already addicted to evil courses.
A dead lock = A stoppage; a hindering of further progress. ji|f]^4jjh
The House of Kepresentatives has come to a a dead loch on tho
army bill.

A dead shot = A skilled marksman; one sure to kill. ^^cD^j)^

It would not be break into the house of the druggist, for
safe to
lie has the reputation of being a dead shot.
Administration with the will annexed (Law) = Administration
granted in cases where the testator has appointed no executor,
or where the executors named in the will have died, or refused
to serve, or are incompetent, jta"^ §^^^< WJtWfLff A^X
^^^(oMM^m^t 6m-
Mr. A. has taken out letters of administrcdion loith the will
annexed, on the estate of his neighbor, who made a will but did
not appoint an executor.

Admit of, to = To be capable oi to allo^^v. g.5"f*^ .. .T 6 ^W

He would like to assume the duties ci an office-holder, but his
health does not adiriit of it. .

A drawn l[>..'tle —A battle in which neither party gains the victor}-.

The battle of y.dgehill between the roranst.'S and tho parlia-

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mentary forces, is said by some writers, to have beeii a draivii
hattle.

Advance sheets=Pages of a fortbcoming volume, received in advance

of the time of publication. 7^f^\(D'^'^^ Z»^%^
Harpers'Monthly sometimes -las an article made np from
advance slieets of some work.
Adverse possession (Law) = The kind of occupation and continued
enjoyment of real estate, which indicates an assertion of right ou>
the part of the person maintaining it. fS'^l^
The man has been ordered to yield up the farm, but ho
maintains adverse possession of it.

Advice with, to = To consult for the purpose of taking the opinion

of others. ||] 5
He has gone to advice icitli his phisician about going to
Colorado.
ATair field and no favor = Opportunity and impartiahty. ^-^^Z ^^
The boy said that if lie could have o. fair fxld and no favor,
he would take the first rank in his class.
A fat ofiic3 = an ofiice yielding abundant pay for slight labour. (S) ^
There are some fat office under almost every government.
Afiiliated societies = Local auxiliary societies, connected v/itli a
central Society or with each other, i^'fj (D^^vi:
Afford it, to=^To expend with profit, or without loss. ^ it {11.^-5 ^'^
I can not afford to buy a carriage.

Afore the mast = A phrase applied to a common sailor, vv^ho hold no

on the ship. ^7]^^
office

The widow's only son has gone to sea afore tJie mast.
A flash in the pan =A vain attempt
a failure. %t^(D^.^ ^Rt
;

The balloon ascension, which was advertised to take place this

noon on the the jjark, was a flash in the pan for want of sufficient
gas.
Afraid of one'sown shadow == exceedingly timid. i^<D%(. ^ {^)'&^' b
Mrs. A. does not dare to go out, even on moonlight evenings;
she is afraid of her own sliadoio.

A friend in need = One who be friends in an exigency. Q'^EQ^'^JitJIfj

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After all^Notwifcbstandiug; ncvertlieless. ^il ^ ^fL^t? ^ ^W b i't /)

The senator in debate said many severe things of his opponent,

but after all, thej are good friends.
After one's fancy = As suits one's fancy. H^^y^Wi ® » IK dt ^ 5 ?! 6

Mr. F. has at last found a horse after Ids fancy.

After one's heart, to be = To be just what the person desires or app-

reciates. %.(^^M. b ®
The Grown Princess is, in respect to economy, a child after her
mother s own heart.
After, to be = To be in search or pursuit of. ... Ir^L^t/*

AVliat is tliat stranger after, who has just gone into the barn ?
Against the collar = At a disadvantage or against the inclination. ;^

It is working against the collar for that boy to stud3^

Against the str*. am = Contrary to the established course or tend-

ency in opposition struggling. )^ Jt
; ;

Those in xlmorica, who advocate female suffrage, go against the

stream.
-Against the time = In provision for ; in jDreparation for the time.

The mother of the large family keeps a case of medicines in the

house, against the time of sickness.
A game at which two can play = The power of retaliation, a method
of procedure in which the party attacked can give tit for tat.

The candidate for town treasurer would do well not to slander his
opponent, for he will find that it is a game at luhich two canj^lciU'
A gentle slope = A slight declinty. <g;^ h^Wi
The garden is situated on a gentle slope.

Age cf discretion = The age at which minors may choose their guar-
dians. *T^^0^;^A?rW^~r -5 ir!#-5g^
In AVestern countries the legal age of cliscrclion is fourteen, in both
sexes.

Age of man = The period begimii^g with man's appearance on the

earth; the era of the human race. AFeO^/^
Geology shows that fishes and reptiles existed before the age c/
man.
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A good hit = A peculiarly apt expression ; a liajopy conception.

It was a goot hit which some one made, who called cider the Spirit
of the Press.
A good round sum=A large price mnch money, iz^^ ;
E^
In 1867, the United States paid Bussia a good round sum for
Alaska.
A good turn = An occasional or incidental act of kindness; an oppor-
tune f a vou r. :^ 11$ ^ fi tJJ , f^ f^^ © a. ]% —^
My friend did me a good turn, in recommending my son for the
position of clerk in the wholesale store.
A great catch = Something very desirable to be obtained. ^7z^^

That young man is considered a (rreat catch by tlje young ladies

A great deal=A large portion or part; much. giij. 0'^
The first settlers of this country owned a great deed of liind.

A great many = A large number. ^-^^

The pear-tree in the yard bore a greed many pears.
A great way oft, A long way off ^ Very distant. ^iVM U
Before the introduction of railroads and steam-ships, China
seemed to An:iericans a great imy of.

Agree with, to = l. To suit or be adapted in its effects. 2. To

come to terms ; make a stipulation, by way of settling dif
to
ferences, or determining a price. 3. To resemble. (^—')jil"f,

1. Coffee does not agree ivith some persons.

2. Did you not agree ivith me, to work for 1.00 a day ?
3. The picture does not agree loith. tlie original.
A hair's breadth - A very small distance. —-^ O Prl] , ?^\Mk ^t^ ^

The tomahawk, thrown by the Indians at the white men, would

sametimes miss them by only a hairs hreadth.
A hard knock = A forcible blow. 5^;^X
The boy hit the ball a hard knock.
A hearty eater = One who eats eagerly and largely; one who c?.ts o,

hear ty meal, p *^' C> T 1^ ^ A

Hearty caters must ii«cds have good digcstioi!.

A heavy afilictiou-Any thing which causes great gncf. ^§£;ff|

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The woman wliose husband was lost at sea, lias experienced a

heavy affliction.

A heavy heart = Sadness or despondency. ^^^» 5^^

The patriot who was banished for political offenses, left his country
with a heavy heart.

A kind of = Something belonging to the class of; Something like to;

(said loosely or slightingly). . .(D^'yT^^^D
He is ambitious of literarj distinction, but his writings are a Jcincl

of schoolgirl performance.
A lame excuse or apology =: An excuse or apology which is not good
or sufficient. :^ + ^ 7^ ^ 5^ Jj?C

The boy had a lame excuse for being tardy at school.

Alas the day = An exclamation expressive of grief or concern. Ff ^p

Alas the day when my husband began to smoke opium.

A "let up"=The sudden disappearance of an artificial pressure
upon money or any other cause leading to a stringency in the
loan market. (Com.) ^mmWi^mhT-^-^tsW- (Y^mM)
Alive to, to be=:To have susceptibility; or, to be easily impressed. ^
He is thoroughly alive to your wants.
A living soul = A human beiug; a person. \
Some villages were depopulated by the recent famine, and there
was not a living soul left.

.Ml-aboard = A phrase used by the director of a public conveyance to

indicate that the conveyance is about to start, and that those
who design to take passage must enter at once. Tig; it^i!^ ^J
We had not finished our lunch at the refreshment table when the
conductor of the train shouted, " ail-aboard ".

Ail about — Ovor the whole place ; in every direction. ^\\ 5 ]^

There is compLiirjt of the discipline of the school, all ahout toxra.
All agog— Highly excited by eagerness after an object. Ir^fZiW-.L'

The people were all agog to hear the news about the riot.

All wlorig'=:Tlio Vthoie way, distance, or length. 7^^''

As wt I'ode up the mountain \;e saw beautiful flowers cdl along.

All at or.ce = Abruptly ; suddenly, f^, \iC\^X.

1 v>'as readiug, when all at once there came a loud knock.
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All hut = Very nearly. %^'

The skaters on the poucl all hut broke throiigli the ice.

All hands = All helpers ; all persons. "^0:^^^

At midnight the captain of the ship called all hands on deck.
All for the best = All events are well and wisely arranged of God;
every thing comes to pass in the best manner — an expression of
confidence in God and his government, used in times of sorrow
or disappointment, p ^ tMW^^ ^^'^UZiy
Mr. A. does not understand why his 3^oung wife should be taken
from him by death but says that it is all for the best.
;

Allied to = Closely related to. ^ L- ^

The tomato plant is allied to the potato in structure.
All in all, to bs = To be every thing; to be mutaaljy devoted. iJ^±,

That husband and wife are all in all to each other.

All in a pucker = Confused; agitated, perplexed, jl]^, '^^W.
It is time for school, and the boy is all in a jnccl-er because he can
not find his hat.
All in the world = All that exists ; all that is possible. ^ Cp]^:^ ^CO
He is so penurious, that all the entreaty in the world will not get
any money out of him.
All manner= All kinds many ; sorts. HX ^W^
His garden contains all manner of herbs.
All manner of ways = 1. In every direction. 2. All means. (|j|—

1. The tornado blew the trees in the forest all manner of luays,
2. The lawyer tried all manner of ways to clear his client of the
charge of mnrder.
All one = Just the same. iH 5> L< \v\-^
In is all one to mo, wlietlior you stay or not.
All in one's eye = All nonsense; incredible; fanciful ; improbable (S.)

mm. \t\im^
What 3-ou say about Mr. A.'s intended marriage is all in your eye.

All one's born days -All one's life. (S.) —^^

I never saw the like of it, in all my horn days.
Allotment system = A system of assigning small portions of the
landlord's land to be cultivated by day laborers, after tJie
ordinary day's works, ff jlli 3C i^U
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On Euglisli estates there is what is called an allotment system,

AH over = Completely; in every part. ^<

The electric light was seen all over the town.
All over with one, to be = To be dead, ^f •

It is all over ivith him, after a long illness.

All round or around = Over the whole place; in every direction.

I have looked all round for a missing book.

All that = Signifies a collection of similar tilings or occurrences.

He sells fruits, candies, toys, cigars, and all that.

All the better = Wholly the better; that is, better by the whole dif-
ference. :% J: ^ !>
With good principle and temper, it is all the better, if there bo
some difference in the states of married people.

All the day long = Through the whole day. -f.^ H

All the day long the wife sat window, watching for tLo
at the
vessel in which she expected her husband.
All the fat being' in the fire — All the planning or labor coming to
naught, by reason of some mishap. ^^HTjcfgi^Bf ^, -^WiZ'^l

The congress man who was to recommend the lawyer to office, is

not re-elected; and now the lawyer's/a^ is all in the fire.

AU the go = Anything which creates unusual interest or excitement.
(S) w%(^±^n. ±m%'
The new play at the theatre is all the go.

All the rage, to be=To be the subject of eager desire; to be sought

after beyond measure to be verj^ fashionable. ;^;^ff
;

The wearing of suits is all the rage with young men just now.
All the same = As completely or entirely as it. ^^% f)

You do not answer ; but I understand you, all the same.

All the same ; all one= A matter of indifference ; the same in result
to amount to the same thing, o'^ ^[pJ—'» MHjS
It is all one, as to time, whether you go by boat, or by wagon.
All t>e while=All the time during the whole period. ^f^^;tu^
;

It raiuv.-! all the while we were down town.

AU the worL^ over = In every part of the world, -[itf^^ij^^^ ^TtnT
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Hospitable people are found all tlie ivorkl over.
All the year round = Througlioat the whole year,
—^^t
In the high latitudes, snoAv and ice remain all the year round.
All told = All counted; in all; including the whole number as actual-

ly counted, elf-, ^^. ^.-tr^c

There were forty-nine persons in the audience, all told.

All to smash = Bankrupt; $SM

ruined. (S)
In the decline of real estate, the broker went all to smasJi.
Almighty dollar = This term describes the power of money, and tho
admiration in which wealth is held. ^h^^iJIJ^ :^^> ife:^

He obtained place in society by means of the almigldy dollar.

A long dozen ; A baker's dozen = Thirteen. -f^H

The grocer of whom I bought these oranges gave me a laker's

dozen.

A long head = An acute and farseeing mind; a shrewd judgment.

mm
It requires a long head to manage successfully the affixis of State.

Along of = Owing to; on account of. ...<DWi^

The old woman was all along of the moon that the
said, that it

beans would not grow.

A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull altogether = A united, vigor-
ous, and continued effort. ^1© /> (DXMMIl
The speaker said that, in order to carry the state, the republicans
must make a long jndl, a strong pull, and a jmll altogether.
Along- shore = By the shore or coast; lengthwise, and
near the shore.

The steamer Great Eastern was anchored along shore at Staten

Island, for quarantine.

Along-side (Naut.) = Side by side. ^nt&-^'{M'M±.^^)
The sail-boats Lucy Ann and Sarah Jane lie alongside of eacli
other at the pier.
Along with = Together with; accompanying. Jtjt
In the mines of Pennsylvania, the coal is found along with slate.
A losing game = An unprofitable enterprise. fiJ^^S: t ^M^ M
[Mr. A. has returned from Australia, and says, that his
going there

to dig gold was a losing game.

Alter one's course, to=To make some change in direction or con-

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young man does not alter Ids course, he will be

If the dissipated
ruined.
A man of business = A man skilled and successful in doing business.

A man of letters = An educated and literary man; one who make's

literature his pursuit. 3^A^ 'X^M

= A man and critical judgment of
A man of taste of nice perception,

what is beautiful and fitting ;

particularly in the fine arts and

fi@|) 6 A»
belles lettres. A Wi0
An artist man ofmust be a
taste.

A martyr of disease = One who suffers much from disease. Jl^it^tr A

•
For many years Mr. C. has been a martyr to rheumatism.
A matter of life and death = Involving the question of living or

. dying. ^rg«)ph:fp^,^, ^fcUt^^B^l^^ ^^^Vj^^^

When the hunter fired at the lion, which was about to spring on
him, it was a matter of life and death with the hunter.

Amende honorable=A public recantation or reparation to an injured

party, for improper language or treatment. ^^M^'^^W^
A man may, through misapprehension of the facts, be let to

accuse, or ill-treat, another person wrongfully ; but if he is a.

gentleman, he will make the amende honoralle.

A mere form = Simply a formality ; a conventional rule only. ^^—*J§

The use of the phrase Dear Sir, in commencing a letter, is a

mere form.
Amicable action (Law) =An action commenced and prosecuted ac-
cording to a mutual understanding, for the purpose of obtaining
a decision of the courts on some matter of law involved in it.

3 he case of Jones vs. Smith in the Superior court was an amic-

ahle action.

Jk moral certainty = Sufficiently certain to be believed and acted

upon; probable. m.'Khl^.mM^ h '€mmn\H^^^^€ ^^^M

The man ill consumption ought to make his will before leaving-
of
. . for Italy, for it is a morcd certaintj/ that he will never return.

An ax to grind, to have = To have a favorite project which allows

one to appear generous, while he is really acting from selfish
 6

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motives. A^:^^ it^tz&^'^P < :^^/^>^t T p9>Ci»cin'0^/.f!l^y

He was forward in securing my jDromotion, but I am assured that
he had an axe to grind.

Ancillary administration (Law) = One subordinate to the original

administration, taken out in the country where assets are locally
situated, itj^^^glj^
Much of the property of the man who died consists of real estate
in Canada, so that it was necessary to take out letters of an-
cillary administration there.

And all = Completely ; wholly; in entirety. ^^^4^

The family has gone to the sea-side; parents, children, grand-
mother, servanst, and all.

And so forth (etc., &c,) = And more of the same or similar kind. |^»f-7
I won horses, cattle, etc. The grocer deals in tea, coifee, spices,
&c. The speaker appealed to our honor, sense of justice, love
of country, and so forth.

Angro-American=A descendant from English ancestors, born in

America, or the United States. ^^liL'^'i ^fz ^^M^lM ® A
Many inhabitants of the United States are not An rjro- American.
A niche in the temple of fame = Permanent honor or renown. ^>^^C0
;g#
Washington has a niche in the temjoUe of fame, as a general and ruler.
Animal kingdom = Tlie whole class of beings endowed with animal
ift^^
life,

The animal kingdom is divided into five sub-kingdoms; — 1.

Vertebrates. 2. Articulates. 3. Mollusks. 4. Eadiates. 5.

Protozoans.
Animated nature = The animal creation; the whole class of beiDgs
endowed with animal life. fj]^» W]^^
The English writer Goldsmith wrote a book called Animated
nature.

A No. l=First rate; the very best. ^—^^ @±,

This is A No. 1 tea.
Answer the bell, or door, to=To go and open the door, when a
knock or ring has been given. M-k R Hi ^ > ^5? ® Pf k^Mf > ^

One of the new maid's duties is to answer the bd.

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Answer the purpose, to=To meet the requirement, or necessity; to

be satisfactory ; to suffice. ^Ctj||^^ Pt]]*{f?:^.^>. Sl6
It will ansioer the purpose, if the man who wish to draw money
from the hank arrives there ten minutes before it is closed.

Answer the purpose, or demand, to=To be or act in compliance with

the purpose, or in fulfillment of the demand. ilZ'Ici^JJS^. ffi k

The new feeder in the sewing n^achine will ansioer the purpose.
A number of times = More than once ; many times. |^^» WM
The American saw the Emperor of Germany a number of times.

A nut to crack = Something puzzling to be explained. 15? # || § ^^ »

Sometimes on breaking open a stone a live toad has been found

imbedded. How can he exist in that condition ? There is a
nut to craeJi.

An unvarnished tale = A story not artfully embellished; a plain and

simple statement of facts, ^fjj^ t ^^» ^hV^ ^ W.M
.The traveler told an unvarnished tale of his difficulties and hard-
ships among the mountains.

Any one=Any person or thing. KM-^^MM^X ^ »— i00^JpJ^*>

May any one walk in this park ?
Anything but = Quite contrary to; different from. ^UX-«4tf^£»

It is anything out agreeable to be sick with measles.

A paper war=A discussion or controversy carried on in newspaper
or pamphlets. M±.(^^^
The cabinet minister and the college professor have been carrying
on a paper icar on the subject of the tariff.

Apart from = Aside from; separate from; not taking into account;
not considering. f^|^T. ^fjr» ^b^LX
Apart from all others, by himself he stood throughout the perfor-
mance.
A peg higher or lower = A grade higher or lower, in rank, etc. —
He has gone a peg higher in official service.

Apiece =^ Piece by piece ; one by one; singly. ^^^ \ » -"{(t#$

I paid five cent apiece for these oranges.
A pious fraud =^ A deception practiced under the pretense of religion.
_tl63 ARA

Tlie man borrowed money by a 'pious fraud.

Apostolical succession (Tlieol) = The regular and uninterrupted trans-
mission of ministerial authority by a succession of bishops from
the apostles. g^^ls^^m^ftJE^B^^v-e V^^ ^ -e ^ |5:tl'^^.IS

The doctrine of Aj)ostolical succession is held by all Roman Catholic

divines.
Apostolic vicar (Eom. Cath. Church) = An officer of high standing,
who has received power, from the pope, to decide in certain
cases without instruction. MMMW(.KXBMii^^ OW-^Ml]

A power, warrant of attorney = A Avritten authority from

letter or
one person, empowering another to transact business for him.

Apple of discord =A subject of contention, and envy. ;f;fn©@» ^^

Afghanistan seems to be an ajyj^le of discord between England and
Russia.
Apple-pie order = Perfect order and arrangement. lEL^/M/^'. ^-^^

The historical room at the Athenaeum, is kept in apple-jne order.

A pretty kettle of fish = A bad state of affairs; a muddle. ^Ot:^%
mm
Here's a jJi'etfy hettle offiali.

A prey to grief = Seized

and consumed by grief, as by a beast of

prey; continually suffering from grief. *5lN((tt^^tf A-» f^-M.^

The man wliose wife became insane, and was carried to the lunatic

asylum, is a pre]) to fjrief.

Apt to = l. Liable to; having a tendency to (said of things). 2. In-

clined; customarily disposed to (said of persons). {'^—')W]^ t~

1. "^lieat sown on moist land is ajd to blast. 2. He is apt to spend

his money pretty freely.

A rattling pace = A gait so rapid as to produce a rattling sound; a
. rai:>id gait. ^S^^ ^fi
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The gentleman and lady on horseback went by the house at a

rattling pace.

Argus-eyed = Vigilant; watchful. ^5!J2.& b^l^

There were many Argus-eyed x^olicemen on the grounds at tho
Centennial Exposition.
Armed at all points = Fully prepared. ~)r^\X.\%-^h 6
In the trial for murder, the lawyer sought to confuse tho principal
witness, but he was armed at all points.

Armed force = A body of soldiers. ^^

The United States sometimes keeps an armed force on the Mexi-
can frontier.

Armed neutrality = The condition of a neutral power, which holds

itself ready to resist by force any aggression of either bellige-

rent, between which it is neutral. K^'^^L (Mj^V'^i-'^^S.^K

The first armed neutrality was set on foot in 1780, by Russia,

Denmark, Sweden, and other European powers, to escape from
the severe way of dealing with neutrals, which Great Britain
enforced.
Armed ship == A private ship taken into the service of the govern-
ment in time of war, and armed and equipped like a ship of

war. ^j|gC5^t>?r^LX^^'5®HM'B"ffli(^^t5KilS_
In the sudden 'emergency of war, government is sometimes
obliged to employ armed ships in its navy.

Armed to the teeth = Fully armed, -h^t^^^

The highway robbers were armed to the teeth.

Armed with patience = Furnished with patience; possessed of

patience. ^E-OtJ^MS^
He who teaches the deaf and dumb must be armed loith patience.
A rough estimate = An estimate in general and not very exact. ^^
The newspaper correspondent made a rough estimate of the number
oi persons present on the fair ground.

A rough guess = A judgment or opinion given at random and in

general terms, without attempt at precision. $ilj^ft>. MW
The farmer gave a rongh guess respecting the weight of the load

of hay.
Arrange in a series, to = To place in orderly succession. ^:^t% ^
 C18J ASF

The astronomer arranged in a series liis observation on the moon.

Arrest of judgment (Law) = The staying or stopping of a iuclgraent,
after verdict, for legal cause. ^'J^i't'Jh
In the'late murder before the superior court, a motion
trial for in
arrest in judgment "was made by the counsel for the accused.
Arrive at, to=To reach or gain by progressive effort or motion; to
come to. 5^"^
After being at sea twelve days, we arrived at Liverpool.
Art and part (,Law)— An accessary before and after the fact; one
who both instigates and participates in a crime. ^Px>5nl®ff4ffi
He was art and jpoH of the bank robbery.
Articles of impeachment = An instrument which, in cases of impeach-
ment, performs the same office which an indictment does in a
common criminal case. p^^)II^

Artillery park; or park of artillery =1. The camp of one or more

field batteries, 2. The inclosure where, during a siege, the
general camp of foot artillery, and depots of guns, etc., are
collected. (-) ^m^^^s (n) ISa^
1. On account of a mutinous disposition among the infantry
soldiers, the artillery park was formed on an elevation com-
manding the camp of the infantry. 2. Kansas city, expecting
a siege, formed an ar/«7fer?/ ^ja?7j on the highest ground in the
city.

Artillery train = A number of pieces of heavy guns, mounted on

carriages, with all their furniture, fit for marching,
^fj^i^—*5']
Arts of design = These arts into which the designing of artistic
forms and figures enters as a principal part. i^^Efl'j^jif^
Architecture, painting, engraving, and sculpture are arts of design.

A sealed book = Something unknown; something not disclosed, yfiuj

The future of our lives is a sealed booh

As far as = To that extent or degree or distance, j^, Kc ^ (1» 3t^^

I will walk with you ds far as the churcli. As far as I

know, tliere are no peaches in market.
As follows = Thus ; for instance ; by way of exam^jlc — a phrase intro-
ducing some particulars or spiciiications. i^^l-^i'X, BjJtj* iOT»
 ASI CIO]

Just before the battle the general addressed liis army, as follows.
As good as = In effect virtually uot less than. ^I^Jt . 1p]#»
; ; U< ^
Che merchant as good as promised the orphan boy, that he would
adopt him.
As good as a play = very interesting or amusing, ^fi:^ ^ L-^ L
The discussion of the liquor bill in the Legislature to-day was as
good as play.
As good as one's word = Fulfilling one's promise. $^liVM^^* a' 5:

The butcher was as good as Jiis ivord.

A sheet of water = A broad expanse of water. Wf^-fZ ^ tKSj

Lake Constance is a beautiful sheet of water.

A shining light = A person who is eminent in some department or in

certain circles. HJlM^ :^llj^b5I'» ^ltlC5±
Mr. Darwin, the English naturalist, is a sinning light among the
scientists.

A sick market = A state of circumstances in which brokers very gene-

rally hesitate to buy. 0|M» W.^^^t^i> T1j 'Jl

A short Cut = A cross route which shortens the way, and cut off a
circuitous passage. ^fM
Instead of going to town by the road, the boy took a short cut
across the field.

Aside from = Apart from; besides; in addition. Ijljtt* d$^h. M'^X.

Aside from the rapidity of traveling by rail, it is a more com-
fortable mode of conveyance than a carriage afford.

As if=Of the same kind, or in the same manner, that it Avould bo if.

Yonder mountain appears, as if it was covered with snow.

A sights A quantity a great number a large sum. ^[Ij,,
; ; E^
What a sight of dirt in this kitchen !

As ill luck would have it = unfortunately, ^^((t LX » ^'Ft

The man was passing down the street and as ill luck ivould have it
a projecting stone on the side-walk threw him down, and his leg
was broken.
As is the case = Which is true, which is the real condition of matters.

If, as is the case, the cold weather affects you unfavorably, you
would do well to spend the winter in a warmer climate.
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As it may = However it may what ; may. ^Pt^-f* 5 It ^8

it

It bids fair to storm to-day ; but I must go out tliis afternoon, be

the weather as it may.
As it may chance = As it may liappen without design or expectation.

T
Our friends will come by rail or by boat, as it may chance.

As it may happen or turn out = As it may chance to be. Ip]_h

There will be frost early in the autumn or not, as it may chance to

he.

As itwere = A qualifying phrase used to apologize for, or to relieve,

some expression which might be regarded as inappropriate or
incongruous ; so to speak. :SHiV^<» &'7liJ'^h^ ^^
These book gives, as it were, a picture of the country.
As like as two peas = So similar as to be distinguished from each other
with great difficulty ; very similar, g^'f^"^ )K^O ^iCMOtV^ ^ ^
These twin brothers are as like as tivo peas.

As little as may be = The least that is possible or consistent, ^nf^t

n >P^ <
The professor's eyes are weak, and he uses them as Utile as may he.

As luck would have it= As it chanced by fortune, good or bad.

;
-jJI ^ »

As lucJc tuould have it, I arrived half an hour too late for the steam-
boat.
As much = As much as that; the same. '^ < » ^ 0^ /)

Mr. R. has delayed writing, because he has been ill ; I feaied as

much.
As much again = Twice as much. '•C0i^1i\f
The farmer cut as much again hay as his stock could consume.
As much as to say = EGuivalent to saying; just the same as saying.

You said "all right" which was as much as to say that you was
satisfied.

As one man = With unity of purpose and act. —*^^» —'^\yX

"When the enemy fired upon the flag of the country, the people
rose up as one man to defend it.
As opposite or black and white or as light and darkness = The
greast possible difference or opposition. Mtif]W.^MM^ ^'U^
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The principles of these two parties are as opposite as hlach and

u'hite.

Associated press — A combination of newspapers, for professional

ends, fmrn-^-m^j^
As soon as = Immediately at or after another event. ••^^?>, '0.%,

As soon as I arrived home, I made inquiry about the behavior of

the children in my absence.

As sound as a roach = Perfectly sound. ^^^^^ (roach {t rock CO

He is never sick ; he is as sound as a roach.

As such = In intrinsic character; strictly defined. ^;i''L@^^::$^!2),

I have nothing to say in extenuation of murder, as such.

A stand of arms = A complete set lor one soldier, as a musket,

bayonet, cartridge-box, and belt. ^dl-^Awl^WllX^^y^
Every new recruit is furnished with a stand of arms.
A stand-up fight = A vigorous and determined contest. ^^iJc.'jZ'^®^
The temperance people had a stand-7ip fight with the liquor
sellers, at the last term of the court.
As the case may be = As the state of affairs makes proper; according
to circumstances. ^^kZ^MoX. '^%k^M\lX.U^^^\iX.X
The soldiers will be paid in coin or green backs, as tlie case may he.

As the crow flies = In a straight line. —'^^^^iiC

from Hartford to Manchester^ as the crow files.
It is ten miles
As the day is long = All the day continually. f.S H t^^^^
; -»

He is happy as the day is long.

As the matter, stands — la the present state of the affair. J|,^(D J ^

As the mcdter stands, I shall have nothing to do with it.

As the sands on the sea shore =Yer3' numerous; past counting. J^t^

The persons who have perished by war, since the world began
are as the sands on the sea-shore. [

As the sajdng is = To express the idea in a common phrase; to use

a ccuimon form of speech ^/rgi-S » iH:&fB^
. The man in debt ran a^vay between two days, as tJie saying is.
 C223 AST ^ ^

As the story goes or runs = It is said; tlio story is thus. -^-^S^*

The young man first saw the young lady at a watering place, and
proposed to her there, as the story goes.
As the world goes = According to customary standard. j^^yji^lS^

Mr. A. is an honest man, as the looiid goes.

As thick as hops := As thick as hops on the vine; very numerous;

very plentiful, ^t. %!^
In the crowd gathered on the park, children were as thick as hops.

1. As things are. 2. Such being the case. 3. That being so

= In the present condition of affairs. -^©iSftt^ft, lK:^P < ^

As things are I shall not invest any money in the coal mine.

2. The roads are bad, and such being the case, the driver must
drive slowly. 3. My boy has been taken ill, and that being so,
'

I shall go home directly.

As thino"S go = According to the present circumstances, market, usage

or custom. ^(tOmm ^ bMi^^. J^'IfltJinii
As things go now, this rent is dear.

As this is the case = This being so, affairs being thus. ^i:^X^ ^
My wife does not like living in New England; as this is the casCf

I propose to remove to California.

A stitch of work=The least amount of work; any work. — ^©ifc

The housekeeper said she should not do a stitch of work after dark.
As though=As if. *iC5^n < » ••-t:^ ^ K ^h^^^
The portrait of his wife seemed, for the moment, as though it was
real flesh and blood.
1. As to. As for. 2. With relation to. 3. Relating to. 4. With

respect to. 5. Respecting. 0. With regard to. 7, With re-

ference to = Concerning; i)ertaining to ; about, &c. §r^bT» WL

X. ^oxn. mxn. ^ox\t
1. He inquired as to my health. 1. As for myself I will say, that

I prefer tea to coffee. 2. With relation to tlie coming harvest

it may be said, that it will be bounteous. 3. The stranger
asked me many questions inflating to my country. 4. With
 ATA [23]

res]3ect to the cliarges of fraud, we know tliat lie was innocent.

5. I shall talk witli the drunkard respecting his habits.

6. Now, witli regard to your expenses, let ms say. I consulted

the lawyer luith reference to my claim.

A stone's throw = The distance to which a stone can be thrown; a

short distance. ;i[i^n^'mZ>U^^%h i£ <
The hunters passed within a stones throw of the bear's den.

A storm brewing = Difficiilties, or dangers or contention arising. ^

A storm is hrewing in the political horizon, concerning the

violation of the treaty.

A strong hand = A phrase expressive of firmness and

force. WM-

William the Conqueror ruled England with a strong hand.

A stubborn fact = A truth or occurrence that cannot be denied or-

disproved; a fixed fact. xfC "Til)^^

It is a stubborn fad, that most of the Indian wars have arisen from
the ill treatment of the whites.
As usual = As is customary, or frequent. f^Ojl 6 , V>C? «& 0$P <

The minister was late at church, as usual.

As well = Also too besides in addition, iff^fz

; ; ;

The good son loves his father and honors him as icell -

As well as = And also ; not less than; one as much as the other. ^

The fever will attack you as luell as me.

As yet = Until now up to the present time ; ; hitherto. ^^^ ^^^
in. ^
He has some money invested in mmmg stocks; as yet they have

paid him no dividend.

At a blow = Suddenly at one ; effort ; by one action. ^,% K> — ;^ b
The Persian army was once annihilated at one blow.
At a dead set, to be = To be prevented from proceeding in any
enterprise. t^M^il. ^'ib^^-S. M^ldtit^
am a dead set in building my house, for lack of funds which
I a«
expected.
At a disadvantage, to be=To be in an unfavorable condition, or in
one.whichi^reYeuts success. Z^^i^^^lKM^'^^.^ > Wii^'^^O
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He is at a disadvantage for success in business because lie has so
little capital

At a discount =Witli a deduction from the original or full, or

customary amount, f i]
?1 ir. T » VS ^V ® !t fl ^ T
I bought these dress goods at a discount, because the season for
them is nearly past.
At all = A phrase much used by way of emphasis, usually in inter-
rogetive and negative sentences, signifying, in the least degree
least extent under any circumstances. ^^ , :^< .fnl^^^ttX ^ *

How she is dressed ! Has she any taste at all ?

At all events = Certainly ; without fail. ^ &t^ € 5 LT ^

» » WiX^K

At all events I will visit you during the summer.

At all hazards or risk = Whatever the hazards or risk may bo. ti^U

Mr. A will have liis diseased limb removed at all hazards.

At a loss to be = To be puzzled ; to be unable to determine ; to be in

a state of uncertainty. =^tr^ ^fs ®<5^ lS^» tBo'-S^i:^

I am at a loss for a word. =I can not think what word te use.

At a low ebb, to be = To be in a state of decline or decay. Wil&^^M

-Manufacturing business is at a loiv ebh.

At anchor = Iliding by her anchor; anchored. J5Iijj4'> ^n^-t^<5

As we sailed out of the harvor we passed a ship at anchor.
At any cost = Whatever may be requisite to secure the object, ^pfpf

The father was determined that his son should be educated at any
cost.

At any rate = If what has been said is not correct, that is, at all

events ; certainly. |^ it ^ » - • •
ITI [ j^ /f iS ^ b
The man seems to has forgotten his wife, at any rate ho has not
written to her since leaving home.
At a pinch = In difficulty; imder necessity. LTJifiit^L' ^^K^l^.
That post will save, at a pinch, to put in the fence which we aro
buildingbut wo ought to have a better one.
;

At a stand, to be=To stop on account of some doubt or difficulty,

hence, to be perplexed. |i!:,^@^, ^Mn^A,'i'iL±bWMt^
 ATE :25-}

When the bills were presented, the bank was closed, and I was
very much at a stand.
At a stretch = At one effort, consecutively; uninterruptedly. UJ^

The pedestrian walked twenty miles at a stretch.

At a venture = At hazard; without seeing the end or mark; without

foreseeing the issue,^f Jl T' &t il &t ffi ^^ -t^ . ^^ i^ . X M
I invested a thousand dollars, in the rail-road, at a venture.
At bay = A state of being kept off, or of detention and expectancy.

The inhabitants of Charleston kept the yellow fever at hay, by

quarantine and other sanitary measures. -

At best = In the utmost degree or extent applicable to the case, ^p

Life is very short, at hest.

At call or On call = Liable to be demanded at any moment without

previous notice ; as money on deposit. IJf i^ X M^D "^ f it inl^ (,'t

At cost = For what a thing cost, or was paid for it. TCjM^ifC, ®
I will sell this remnant to you, at cost.

At cross purpose, to be=To act counter to one another without in-

tending it ;
(said of person). Mh^^'^W.'f .^%t'
The father and the mother wore grieved to find that they had been-
at cross piirpose in the training of their child.
At death's door= Very near death. ^ itig^ t 'f'. ^ tMiT
He lies at deiitJis door.

At discretion = Without conditions or stipulations. ^fl^,{^'itX,$'l

The defeated general surrendered at discretion.

At ease = In a condition of ease ; free from pain, trouble, or constraint.

The governor's affability puts every one at ease, in his presence.

At every turn = At every change (of direction or effort) ; in every new-

Vosition. ^iUZlZ^'^Wi kUr ^ # r
I weni down town, and met my friend at every Umt,
 t ^ '

[26] ATI

At fault, to b9 = To be in trouble or embarrassmeut, and unable to

proceed ; to be puzzled ; thrown off the track, i^ff it^fL -5 . ^
I am wholly at femit here, for I see no pass.
At first, at the first = At the beginning or origin. %n)h\'l. W%n t'i

At first, the apprentice was very slow and awkward in the use of

but he has improved rapidly.

tools,

At first hand = From original sources without intervention of agents.

;

I bought these strawberries at first hand.

At first sight = On the first seeing. -'^t^)d.'% ^^'C M.fZM"^^
At first sight, my
impressions of him were favorable.
At =
grade On the same level,— said of the crossing of a rail-road
with another rail-road or highway, when they are on tlie same
level at the point of crossing, (fij— 7lcip^
'

Kail-road crossings at grade are often guarded by gates.

At hand, near at hand = Near in time or place. i£ <
The close of the month is at hand.
At heart = In the true character or disposition; really. <li»lri,pil1f{dt

His manners are cold, but he is o^ heart a kind man.

At his best = In his best style, or workmanship or the like. @ £.0

In the style of the book, the author is at his best.

The singer at the opera was at her lest, last night.
At home = At one's own house, or lodgings. ^^
Shall you be at home this evening?
At ihome on or in any subject, to be = To be conversant or familiar
^
with it ; to be skilled in it. MBt.^^)M
"Whatever subject is introduced in coversation, my cousin shows
himself at home on it.

A thousand of brick = Said of a thing done impetuously or powerfully.

The first mate used to come down on offending sailors like a thou-

sand of brick.
At intervals = Having a period or space between ; interruptedly. J^

The street cars run at intervals of half an hour,

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At issuer In controversy; dispute ; at variance ; disagreeing; incon-

sistent. #^,^7X5,:^#§
His practice, as physician, is at issue with correct therapeutic
principles.

At its heights At the highest point. |f tJ, '^

The storm was at its heigJit, about midnight.
At large =1. Without restraint or confinement. 2. Diffasely ; fully
in the full extent. {-) @ ± it, (H) -h5Mt, P < , ^< ,
^'^
1. At the Avest in many places, swine are suffered to go a^ large.
2. In his recent work he has treated of international Liav at large.
At last = At the end; in the conclusion; (referring not to la23se of
time, but to obstacles overcome), jg^t {MMW-'^%^^^'"XiWi^
<)
I had many obstacles in obtaining an interview v/ith the prime mi-
nister, but at last I succeeded.

At least, at the least = At the loy.-est estimate ; at the smallest con-

cession or claim ; to sa}-, ask, or expect no more. t^>^ < ^ ^ , -tir

If you can not spare a hundred, at the least, let me have twenty
• dollars.

At length = Finally ; after so long time, -fi^ it (If# 5r |M T

At length the plumber has discovered what is the matter with tho
water-pipe.
At length =1. At or in the full extent. at the end or 2. at last ;

conclusion. (—) -J-^fit, g-gj (^)^r[filr<]

1. I will write to you at length to-morrow. 2. He tried hard and
at length succeeded in learning to write.
At leisure — 1. Free from occuj3ation ; not busy. 2. In a leisurely
manner; at a convenient time. (— ) t^^"^ [^'\t7l bT'] (H)

1, I am at leisure now. 2. You may do it at your leisure.

At liberty = Free without restraint unconfined.
;
lil &t, H^^^
;

You ask for the use of my horse, and you are at liberty to use him.
At loggerheads, to be = To come to blow, to be at strife; to differ
strongly. n^Pf t. ^.S>. {gj:g5^t
He is at loggerheads with his partner about the clerks.

At loose ends = Neglected ; badly managed ; in confusion. ^]^^\ :^

jm ^ become
His business aff^iirs are at loose ends, and lie is likely to

bankrupt.
at the most == At the utmost; at the furthest possible
amo-
At most;
unt or degree. 0- < ^ W^. M±©^^^'
M^W^t ,

the judge could only sentence the criminal to five years

At most,
imprisonment.
At no period = On no occasion ; at no particular time ; never. ^li'W

At no period in the American Eevolution, did the cause of the colo-

nists look darker, than during that winter at Valley Forge.

At odds=In dispute ;fa^^T

He saw two men at odds about a bill of goods.

At once = Immediately ; without delay. It t> 6t

The insurance policy which has expired, should bo renewed at once.
At one's earliest convenience = As soon as convenient. -< < ^5 ^
The president sent a note to the ambassador, requesting him to

call at his earliest convenience.

At one's feet = In the relation of subjection, or submission. ^U.'f

The work-women in the factory struck for higher wages, but tho
owners soon had the work-women at their feet.
At one's peril = With risk or danger to one in jeopardy. I: ^ U ; ^
XJ^S.%^^^
If a soldier showed his head above the breastworks, he did it at

his iieril, or at the peril of his life.

At one's pleasure = As it pleases one. :g.0g^^5^{(tPJoT, ^O

The lawyer comes to town by cars or in his own carriage, at his

pica sure.

At one's p:st, tobe = Tol)o at .in appointed place of service, or of

trust. mm^m.^,\nmt
The clerk is always at his post.

At one's request = According to, or bocauso of one's request, gf ?]^

At your request, I will call upon your friend.

At one's service, to be = To be ready to assist one ;
willing to do a
kind or courteous deed for one. ^^ i^ X ^ /U ^ f^ tr, M.'^ ^^
— ATS
k
C29J

If you wish to ride tliis afternoon, both myself [and my carriage

will be at your service.

At one's wit's end, to be=To be without resources or expedients ; to

be puzzled or perplexed. ^ tM ^ f 1: ?? . "^W. t
The meat which was ordered for dinner failed to come, and the
housekeeper was at her ivWs end to know what to do.
At one swoop = At one stroke. —^^ LX
The Indians surprised the town at night, burnt it and carried off

women and children, at one fell sivoop.

At peace = In a state of peace ; not engaged in war, controversy or
the like. $ Ir :^ -ti" ^M^ $
The United States is at peace with other nations.
At present=At the present time; now. -4*
I am so occupied that I can not go at present.
At random =^T^'ithout settled aim or purpose; vaguely; without
definiteness. gfj^ t I't, ^l^ b ^X"M it, ^b K. ^SMtK
A shot, fired at 7'andom, struck the soldier.
At rig'.it angles = So situated as to form an angle of 90,° or one mark-
ed by a quarter circle. li[ ^ 6^ &t.

The streets in Philadelphia cross each other at rigid angles.

At regular intervals = Having uniform spaces of time or distance in^
tervening. —%(;0fm.^WiX\-
The pulse of a person in health beats at regular intervals.

At sea = On the ocean. 5||Ji {"Cj^^K

While the sailor was at sea, he received only two letters from homo.
At sea = Uninformed; uncertain; unable to tell. IS,^'!^ @^,^^ LT
When asked what were the capitals of the several states, the
school-boy was all at sea.
At short notice = In a brief time ;
promptly. 4 ^tl/^OXM'JtJ^^
^<
This work was done at short notice.

At sight, after sight, (bills and notes) = on or after presentment. —

The bill is made payable at sight.

At stake = In danger ; hazarded pledged. ;

He has put all his property at stake in this one iavestment. i^f^
C301 ATT _^

At stated periods = At regularly recurring intervals of time ; at fixed

times. —^<D^M^^
New moons occur at stated period.
At swords' paints, to be=To be on tlie point of figliting; to be ene-
mies. m^-iAy^tMi^t.^Bt
The colonel and tlie surgeon are at swords' points.

Attending physician or surgeon = The physician or surgeon, 'vho has

principal charges of the case, ^ft^
Dr. S. was the attending physician during my brother-in-law's
illness.

At the breast = Unweaned;— Said of a child. ?L <5^ 4» ^t , ^ 7c ?L M

John Eogers, an English martyr who was burned at the stake in
the reign of Queen Mary, left nine children and one at the hrecst'
At the bottoms At the foundation, base. t.B:lg ^t, %@, Frtl. ^"E
I must get at the bottom of the case.
Who is at the bottom of this disturbance ?= Who is causing this
disturbance ?

At the door = Near, ifit {(t

Summer is at the door.
At the elbow, to be = To be very near ; to be by the side; to bo at
hand. ^f^k'Cj'PlicMy^'^
Didn't you know him ? He was at your elhoiu during the entiro
performance.
At the eleventh hour = Near the close of any period or opportunity;
very late. =f^^ \V^ < , ftHltl (i^
The spinners who struck for higher wages, acceded to the propo-

sition of the mill owners at the eleventh hour.

At the end of one's rope, to be = To be without resources ;

to bo un-

able to do anything further. ^t^h^h^'M tM^^^^-^Wi ^

He is at the end of his rope as a political leader.

At the end of one's tether = Said of one who has exhausted his resour-
ces, or iDowers, or has reached a limit. ^g^^^tuT ic-P-:^ 5 ^t»

The burglar is at the end of his tether, for the policeman has caught
liim.
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At the first blush = At the sudden appearance; at the first glance or

view. -^M^t^ld. ^^^llC^nid
At the first hlush it seems to me a bold project, to risk so much mo-
ney upon an uncertainty.
At the front, to be — To occupy a prominent place in public thought
and speech. l^^maj^MUf^fFfiJ^ ^6.1:^0 1^:?@ ?r Hit
The question, " Who will be the next president?" is a^ the front
again.
At the hand of=By the bestowal of ; as a gift from. ...©^ j; />,...;&:>

" Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not rece-
ive evil?"
At the heels of, to be = To pursue closely. MI:^LT^^-^&tii.6
The thief ran around the corner, with the policeman at his heels.
At the instance of=On the solicitation, application, ff ^J^&t J: f)

At the instance of the Governor, Dr. Eitel has formed a society for
the protection of women and children.
At the last gasp = When life appears to be nearly gone. ^@, ^ IS ^
I lit
He can not survive, he
is at the last gasp now.

At the mercy be=:To be wholly in the power of; to have no

of, to
defence but the compassion of. ..0 ^ &t ^ '2C it. J; .
5^^^
The shipwrecked sailors were at the mercy of the winds and waves.
At the point of the tayonet=By military force ; by compulsion. ^
Last month one member of parliament spoke of the opium trade,
as forced on the Chinese at the point of tie haijonet.
At the point of the sword = By military force ; by compulsion.

The Spaniards entered Mexico, at the point of the sword.

At the tail of = Far behind ; in the lowest position. ^1i^''^ij^^ ^

The scholar from the country, is at the tail of his class.

At the pinch=At the moment of special difficulty. ^ii^Ii^lt.

An axle-tree broke, in the evening, miles from any house, and I
tol ould have been in a sad plight, but Mr. A came by at the
pintuj and helped me out of the difficulty.
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At the top of one's speed = At the fastest speed one is capable of. [f{

The frightened horse ran down the street, at the top of his speed.
At the top cf one's voice=As loudly as possible, f^— |^^l:5^ ^ Jl

When the man passing the house, saw that it was on fire, he
cried " Fire " at the top
! of his voice.

At the top of the scale = The highest in a series; pre-eminent. ^

The merchant in the brick store stands at the top of the scale, for
honesty.
At the worst = In the most unfavorable view, condition, or event.

I will take the cars to Mansfield, hoping to meet the stage there
but at the icorst, I shall have only two miles to walk before
reaching home.
At the threshold = At the entrance, beginning, or outset. H— ^^
The counsel fainted at the very threshold of his argument.
At times = At distinct intervals of duration now and ; then. ^^J^^
He is studious at times.
At unawares = Unexpectedly. ^>M^^s ^1^
He was walking down Fifth Avenue, when two fellows set upon
him, at unaiuares, from behind.
At variance = In disagreement; in a state of dissension or contro-
versy ; at enmity, ^fn
It is unnatural for brothers to be at variance.
At will=l. (Law) At pleasure. 2. At discretion or convenience.
(- m
:u.ii^^r.WA'c^ (n) F^.-Sr. m^^Kmox
1. He holds the estate in Yorkshire at the iciiz of his grandfather.

2. After we had gone through the town, the colonel gave orders
to march at luilL
A twice-told tale = A story or incident often repeated ; somctliing
familiar. Anit^Q^t^r^, %M^
The account of the landing of the pilgrims in New England is

a tuice-told tale.

At work = Engaged in work working, it^'t' ;

Ton will find him in the garden, he is at work there.

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A usual thing = Something customary or common; something fre-

quent, "^m. mi>

It is a usual thing with Mr. P. to take a nap after dinner.
Avail one's self of the opportunity, to=to take advantage of. \^^

The professor is going to Europe, and I shall avail myself of the

opijortunitij to send my son to Germany.

Average bond = A deed executed by the parties liable to a general

average, empowering an arbitrator to ascertain the value of the
property lost, and decide what proportion of the loss belongs
to each proprietor. fi.^fij#^#
In order to ascertain the proportionate loss, the owners of the sea
adventure executed an average bond.
A wild-gcose chase = Pursuit after something unlikely to be obtained
or something of little value. ^^ h^^ *? ^7L %^^^^0 ^ h

He is on a wild-goose chase in trying to find some one who will

buy the property at that price,

A wolf in sheep's clothing =A deceiver; a hypocrite. t^^(D A^ ^

One who teaches morality and practices immorality, is a ivdlf in
sheep's clothing.

:b.
Bal)ies in the eyes = The minute reflection which one sees of himself,
in the eyes of another. ft&A^B^&tE.fL^a^'-S^
The lovers looked babies in one another's eyes.
Back an anchor, to = To lay down a small anchor ahead of that by
which the ships rides, and fastened to it, to prevent its coming
home. A^m^^^t^ ^m^'^\\)^^^^\Mmk^)$)
On account of the violent winds, it was necessary to bach the
anchor.
Back astern, to (Naut.)=:In rowing, to manage the oars in the direc-
tion contrary to the us^i^l method, so as to move a boat stern
foremost. J^&t}^ <*

To back a stem is the same as to back the oars.

Back a \:irrant, to (Law) = This is, for a justice of the peace, in tho.
 [34] BAD

county where the warrant is to be executed, to sign or indorse

a warrant issued in another county, to ajDprehend an offender.

Mr. Mills, justice of the peace in Hartford county, was called

upon to hack a lua'^^rant, which had been issued in Middlesex
county, for the apprehension of a horse-thief.
Back down, to = To withdraw from an engagement or contest. ^^
Mr. A. complained that Mr. B. had hadced doivn, after betting
a champagne supper on tho election.
Back out or down, to = To refuse to fulfil a promise or engagement;
to withdraw. ^^M ^^^T
The builder who agreed to contruct the school house for a thous-

and dollars has hacked out of his bargain.

Back out, to=To withdraw to retreat to retire
; ; ; to give up. ^< »

He began last spring to study ; but he soon hacked out.

Back the field, to==In horse-racing, to bet against a particular Iiorse

or horses, that some one of all the other horses in the field will
beat them. m.^m'^^^^^B.^^^X'^t Z>
Back the oars, to (Naut.) = To row backward with the oars. ^Ib^

In landing, it is sometimes necessary to hack the oars.

Back to back = With the backs touching one another. fi)^^^t^n

The men stood in long rows hack to hack.

Back up, to=:'i'o support, sustain, become responsible for. 5^j < ,^

The boys petitioned the principal for a hohday, depending on tho

assistant teachers to hack them tip.

Bad blood =^ A vicious temper of mind ; animosity ; active enmity. ^

Ms:u 'ftSJ» fcS'l:^

fhero is had hlood between them, on account of tlio lawsuit.

Badly ofi"; ill off=In an unfortunate or undesirable
condition; un-
successful ; unfortunate. :^^^^!Dili'^ K^ M^^^h^ Ij'-t
Mr. B. has had both legs broken by the fall of a tree, and is

hadly off.

Bad order, to be m=To be out of favor. ^£3 ^ ^-^

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He is VIhad order on account of Lis dislionesty.

Baffling wind (Naut.)=A wind that frequeutly shifts from one point
to another. ^ [jt /) ^ t M.
On my return from England, the voyage was lengthened by haf-
fling icinds.
Bag and baggage = All one's goods; every-thing belonging to a iDer-
son. Mm^^x^. m^'^jVtk-^X
The blacksmith has left town, hag and baggage.
Balance of trade (Com.)=:::The difference between the value of the
commercial exports and imports of any country. |i|iiAiiplMt&
(DM
The halance of trade between America and England has of late

been in favor of America.

Ball-and-socket joint = A joint in which a ball moves within a socket,
so as to admit to motion in every direction. gffi^Mf^^tii
The shoulder and the hip furnish examples of the hall-aiid-sochet
joint.

Balloon frame = A frame for a building constructed of slender stud-

ding, mostly securedby nails. -^^7)^ I 'flli^ia
The house that was blown down by the wind was a haUoon frame.
Bang-up = First rate ; in the best possible style, (s) @±.|?0
He has got a real hang-up new suit.

Bandy words, to = To give and receive words reciprocally; to ex-

change words. 'm'Mr'^^ir
Mr. Johnson told of meeting the king, and what the king said ta
him. Being asked what he said to the king, he said, " Nothing,
I did not handy icords with my sovereign."
Bar from, to=To shut out from to exclude from. Pfl IH ^
;

The public are harred from access to the Museum on Sundays.

Bark up the wrong tree, to = To act under a wrong impression to ;

try in vain to do something for which one is not qualified ; to

-
address the wrong person. ^.X>'M'Ots ^^MiiKhh^^
The young man went to a miserly old man to borrow some money,
but he soon perceived that he was harldng up the ivrong tree.

Base on, to=To make the foundation; to use as a support. gU» I:

The speaker lascd his remarks, on the editoriul in the morning

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paper.

Batten down,to =To fasten down witli batten;'. ^Wi^ZX^f'

During the storm in the passage to Yokohama, the hatches of the
ship were hottened doiciia
Battle ground = The spot or region where a contest take place. ^UM
Trom 1776 to 1783, America was the battle ground of Independence*
Be (all) the tetter for, to = To be improved; to be benefited. #< ^
6. mt
Bear a charmed life, to = To have one's life fortified against possible
harm, by supernatural influences. ^liT.Mfip^'^ ^ llTlV^h h

Bear a hand, to=(Naut.) = To go to work ; to give help quickly, ii:

Bear a hand here at the capstan.

Bear a resemblance to, to=To be somewhat like, fy^ bfZ6PJr^ b

The cat hears a resemblance to the tiger.
Bear arms against, to = To fight against. J| 5:^ <*» ^^
Tlie King has constrained our fellow-citizens to hear arms again
their country.
Bear away the bell, to = To excel; to surpass; to be pre-eminent.

In mathematics Mr. B's son bears aicay the b IL

Bear date, to=To have the date named on it. BH](h b

The deed of the farm bears date March 10, 1879.

Bear down, to = To over throw, or crush by force. PJi:<S» iM(^^

The second brigade of infantry was borne down, by the impetaous

charge of the cavalry.
Bear down upon, to (Naut.)=:To drive or tend to; to approach with
a fair wind. ^ CJ < » |p] .^
The welcome ship boi'e doivn upon the dismantled bring, and took
off the passengers and crew.
Bear false witness, to = To testify falsely; to make untrue state-

ments. i)^Mt
It is a great crime, in the eye of the law, to bear false loltness.

Bear fruit, to = To produce results, advantageous and desirable, or

the opposite. :^J:ifr^^\ if^S^Jr^lir
His father's careful training and judicious counsel are bearing
fruiU
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Bear in mind, to = To remember; to retain in memory. fE.|f,^» J^

Tliis is my advice to you, my boy, and I wish yon to hear it in

mind.
Bear in with, to (Naut.)=3To run or tend towards..,.® }^ &^til"f~
The ship hears in ivit\ the lanci, and nov/ we can make out its

nationality.
Bear off, to (Naut.) = To steer away from land. J^lr^i/^ L"TMI>

After leaving the Narrows, we hore off, and soon were out of sight
of land.

Bear one company, to = To accompany; to attend; to go with, f^^

"His faithful dog shall hear him company'' [Pope].
Bear out, to = To support, maintain, oi justify. ;^^^ lft^^> ^^
The passages which yon quote from the bible, do not hear you
out in your statements.
Bear the bell, to = To be the leader or winner, (s). "g'Bi ^ 7^ .5 ^WO
John E. hears the hell in all athletic games at school.
Bear the brunt of, to = To undergo, suffer, or endure the heat or
violence of any condition, igitj^^ » ifjlf^^
The tenth regiment hove the hrunt of the battle.
Bear up, to = To endure trial with patience, j;^'^^.^
A. good conscience helped him to hear iqj under his trials.

Bear upon, to = To act upon; to affect; to relate to. ||f^t~» ^^

t. mmt
The prosperity of Europe hea7's upon that of America.

Bear with, to = To endure; to be indulgent to ; to forbear to resent,

oppose, or punish. 12,^\ ^,f
I could not hear ivith him, on account of his high temper.
Be associated with, to = To be joined with in thought, or in com-
pany, or in action, f^g, ^ t^ 6 s ^U.^ . ^'^^\r.t
"Yorktown is associated, in the American mind, with the surrender
of Cornwallis and his army.

Beast of burden = An animal employed in labor or carrying burdens.

The camel is a heast of hurden.

Beat about ^he bush, to = To approach a matter cautiouslj' and in-
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directly, as in conversation or investigation, (s). ^.II]'l!i»LT^'5

Tlie politician beat about the bush, in order to ascertain the political
sentiments of tlie comj)any.
Beat about, to = To try to find; to search by various means or ways.

They beat about, in the dark, a long time, but the missing boys
could not be found.
Beat a charge, to (Mil) = To sound a charge on the enemy by beat of
drum. ^M^Mk^.%ht
The general gave of command to beat a charge.
Beat an alarm, to (Mil.) = To give signal of danger by beat of drum.

The soldiers were startled from sleep by the drums beating an

alarm.
Beat a parley, to (Mil.) = To call for a parley by beat of drum. ^^
"We heard the drum beat a parley.
Beat a retreat, to = l. To retreat; to withdraw. 2. To retire from
the face of the enemy, or from an advanced position. j§ < » j^

1. He a retreat, when he saw mo. 2. The enemy beat a

beat
when they found the place occupied.
retreat

Beat back, to = To compel to retire or returu. ilig'^f

The enemy attacked the earthworks on the hill, but were beaten
bach
Beat black and blue, to = To badly bruise by blows. ^TlS'^^^ ^
r < PJjO <

The butcher had a fight with his neighbor, and beat him black and
blue.

Beat down, to = l. To make one reduce his price. 2. To overcome.

(-) m^^uif^t. (n) trmt
1. In making the bargain for a house, I did not try to beat him
doivn. 2. All opposition to the advantage of the army, was

beaten doirn by the soldiers.

Beat (all) hollow, to==To out-do completely, or utterly; to far sur-

pass. 3 paW-&tt1X;:»r.^tC)!;^tr^®'.55
This story uf the bsjur hunt bcatb the lasL one all Jiullow.
 BEA C39D

Beat into the head, to=To teach, by repetition of instruction; to

cause to learn. JX^ LTl^^tp* ^a^ ^ Llr
I can not heat it into the hoy's head, that he must say, yes, sir, in
answering.
Beat into, to = To make one learn; to urge an idea persistently.
(IP]±)
I can not heat it into him that he must talk less.

Beat of drum (Mil.) =A succession of strokes, varied for particular

purposes. •X'^(D^M
At the heat of the drum, the soldiers fell into line, to begin the
day's march.
Beat off, to = To repel; to drive back. ^OXJvi > jIj^-^^
The enemy were heaten off,by the heavy fire of the fort.
Beat one out of a thing, to = To cause to relinquish it, or give it up,

I endeavoured to heat him out of that habit.

Beat out of one's head, to=To convince or persuade one to the con-
trary. S#ir'I^P>Ltf» ^5>r^.S«LlP
The man who is troubled with indigestion, thinks his health would
be better in California, and the doctor can not heat it out of his
head.
Beat cut, to be = To be very tired; exceedingly weary; utterly ex-
hausted. i^y2 < :^E^rL^ ^ ^*^it-tjj5
I was thoroughly heat out by the walk.
Beat the Dutch, to=A phrase used whenever a particularly astoni-
shing fact is announced. ^^ "^

The janitor said, that Dutch how the boys could get into
it heat the
his room and take the key from under his pillow, without wak-
ing him.
Beat the tat-too, to (Mil.) = To sound the signal for retiring by beat-
ing the drum. jgiP (2) ^ I: P,| ^ t~
At nine o'clock at night the tat-too is heaten.
Beat time, to = To keep the musical measure, visibly or audibly to ;

regulate the time in music by motion of hand or foot, pi^^

nt
At the opera, the musical conductor heat the time with his baton.
Be::t to amummy, to = To beat to an indiscriminate and senseless
n.-.ss. (s). UM%'^ h tlf $ 5J€l^tT^^^^
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He was heaten to amwmmj in liis last prize figlit.

Beat to arms, to (Mil.) = To give signal by drum for soldiers to
repair to tlieir arms. %^ (DitJ^k^^ \.Xs ^ ^U^W,^%^
t
Early in the morning the drums heat to arms.
Beat up, to = To attack suddenly; to alarm or disturb, i|^» X^^
tTt>t
Orders were received, that Ave should make a night march, and
heat np the enemy's quarters.

Beat up and down, to (Hunting) = To run first one way, and then
another ;— said of stag. ^',*T^ ijK^^
The stag leat up and doivn, and after a long chase, took to the
water, and escaped.
Beat = To go about to enlist into the army. '^^liC^'^'f'
lip for, to

Lieutenant D. has been detailed to go to Hartford, and heat up for

recruits.

Beat up recruits, to= To get up an extra supply of helpers ; to find

persons to assist, fi^^ I: ^ -5

He has gone to heat up recruits for his house-raising.

Be buoyed up, to = 1. To be kept afloat. 2. To be kept from sink-
ing into despondency. (-) ux. (n) t^m^^^hriix.^^
1. The leaky ship was in danger of sinking but by vigorous and ;

constant work at the pumps, she was hiioyed up. 2. The hopes
of the shipwrecked sailors, icere huoyed iip by the faith and
courage of the captain.
Because of, to = On account of; by reason of. (DWi^^.X> &tK 6
I could not go on the exor.rsion to Boston, hccause of a severe
headache.
Become of, to — To be the fate of ; to be the end of ; to be the final

or subsequent condition, /j^ff <

What will hecome of this disabled ship.

Be composed of, to -To have for component parts, i: hfSL^

The rock known as granite, is composed of quartz, feldspar, and
mica.
Before long=: Soon; without much delay. AL^^£>^b'^» ||<

The train wilU arrive hofore long.

Before now -Previous to the present time. t^fl^» 4*^ b ^l^it
 BEH r4n

Before now, experiments have been made in applying electrical

liglit to practical uses.
Before one's eyes = Iu one's presence or sight. B^tjitX
You ought to have seen jour childs's disrespect to his grand
father, for it was committed before your eyes.
Before one's time = Earlier than the period in which one lived, or,
which a sovereign reigned.... 0f{#f\i|^^, M*^W^
in
The English revolution of 1688 was before the time of Queen Anne.
Before the wind (Naut.)=:In the direction of the wind, and by its
impulse. Mlt'/S^T, MitJiSin-T
Our ship was sailing before the wind, ten knots an hour.
Beggar description, to=:To exhaust the power of description. ^\^
mi. -nmiiv^t
The scene at the great fire in Chicago beggared description.
Beg leave, to = To ask, or request, permission, — (a phrase of cour-
tesy.) fS^^ n-e
The merchant " begs leave " —as the advertisements are worded
—to inform his patrons that he has just received a new stock
of goods.
Beg cue's bread, to = To live by asking alms, ^^^f"
No one who is able to work, should be allowed to beg Ins bread.
1. Be good enough. 2, Be so kind, or good, as = Please. Mfi { ]d%

1. Be good enough to call at the post-office, on your way down

town, and see if I have a letter. 2. Will you be so Mnd as to
allow me to drive past you ? my horse is restive when following.
Beg the question, to = To take for granted; to assume in an argu-
ment as proved what the disputant set out to prove. \W^t'
s %
lie begged lite qtiestion.

Behindhand be=To be in a state where

in one's circumstances, to
expenditures are inadequate to the supply of wants.
fl^^;f|^

Mr. A's business faculty is small, and he is behindhand in his cir-

cumstances.
Behind one's back = In the absence of a person; stealthily. A®^
"We ought not to speak evil of others, behind their bads.
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Bshind the scenes = In a position to iearn what is not revealed to the

XDublic. ^^ fc) *i ^ fi: Jill tt
The managers of a political caucus, or convention, are hcMnd thd

scenes.

Be in at the death, to = To be present at the death of the fox; (used

in fox liunting. ) il ^ I^ It ^^
Only a part of the hunters ?t"ere in at the death.

Bell the cat, to = To put a bell on; to encounter and cripple one of
a greatly superior force. ^0\j ^^ :/j S f^-S ^ ?: ^?J L tili <

Who will hell the cat ? said the mice to one another.

Belong to, to = To be the property of. (Df^^^L b

Cuba helongs to Spain.

Below stairs = In the basement or lower part of the house. if^Tit

In that house, the kitchen is heloio stairs.
Below the mark -Below the standard; inferior. ^iEp^T* ^1?
This book on astronomy is heJow the mark.
Be made of, or formed of, to = To have for the material of wliicli it ia

made. 4: 6 f^ -5

Statues resembling those of Parian marble, are made of gypsum.

Be made up of, to = To be composed of. ^)^X laijX t
made
Tliis clotli /.9 up of linen, wool, and
silk.

Bend forward, to = To incline toward the front, '^^'/f'^i^ <

AVe lend forward in running.
Bend one's steps, to = To direct or incline one's steps or course. -^

I hent my steps homeward.

Bend or apply the mind to, to = To exercise the mind closely. Jii.jp^

Sir Isaac Newton hent his mind to discovering the laws of the uni-
verse.
Bend the brow, to — To knit the brow, as in deep thought, or in an-
ger ; to scowl ; to frown. Ju 5r M^ ^ » l&\(ut 6
The teacher hent his hroics, when he heard us whispering.
Beneath notice = Paltry ; contemptible. M^ZiiD&.^i'^ Wi^K^
The article in the newspaper, attacking a distinguished citizen, is

heneaih notice.
Bent on or upon, to be = To bo inclined with interest, or closely; to
 .

BES t43J

purpose. mK.W:t^ ili^^^'t^^

He is hent vpon doing me some mischief.
Be ofF=Go away. ^n. ^^
The man said to the boy whom he found in his orchard, " Be off.''*
Be off, to = l. To depart. 2. To depart or recede from an engage-
ment or design. {—) ^.5, (r.) m'km^<^ dk^rtllr
1. I must be off now excuse me please. 2. He engaged to do
;

the work, but now he is off.

Be on the fence, to = To be undecided in respect to two opposing
parties; to occupy a position of noncommittah MiM® BalitJ^i:
^^r. ^%ht ^»^r
Heivas on the fence, so long as it was doubtful whether the go-
vernment party would triumph.
Be or become, in order, to = To be according to an established arran-
gement; to be in proper state or condition. ^,^^ LT^lM^
The boolis in the library are in order.
Be or form, part of, to = To belong to; to aid in forming.... '^tJR^,

An attack at midnight loas part of the general's plan for subduing

the enemy.

Bereft of reason = Insane. JJ|;ii. '^ ^-n 5 , ^^-tJ- 5

It is sad to see a person hereft of reason.

Be resolved into, to— To be separated into the elements which com-

pose it. B^\l---'h^^i}>^
The blood can he resolved into albumen, serum, fibrin, and iron.
Beside one's self, to be=To be out of the wits or senses; out of the
order of reason, or rational beings, fg |r .^. 5 » ^D^fi;|$ h ^^>

He is heside himself

Beside the question = Aside from the question; not pertaining to tho
question, fp^-^^h
What you say is heside the question under consideration.
Best man = The only or principal groomsman in a wedding ceremony.

At the wedding last week the bridegroom's brother was his best
man.
Best part, the = The greater part, 'k'^^^ i^^b^iZ
The convention spent the the hest part of the morning in organizinf*.
 C44] BET

Betake one's self to, to = To use; to avail one's self of; to resort to.

The picnic party, being overtaken by a shower, hetooJc themselves

to a neighboring barn for shelter.

Be that as it may = However that may be. ^Ii-i^^^^^chi^-^ ^
m^ii^-^ '? llcU 6 ^ )£.

The weather bids fair to be pleasant this week, but he that as it

may, the agricultural fair will be held.
Be the cause of, to = To cause. #.iEf-
Eating unripe pears loas the cause of the boy's illness.
Be the worse for, to=To be injured, or harmed, or made worse. %
The consumptive luas the ivorsefor his visit to the sea-side.

Betray the cloven foot, to = To reveal a treacherous diabolical spirit.

Floyd, United States secretary of war, hetrayed the cloven foot, some
time before the rebellion broke out.
Better be=To be in
off, to better state, circumstances, or condition.

X^4:L. Xflg^L* ^^ATb

How much letter o^ are you in this new house ?
Between ourselves, or us^Belonging to ourselves alone; confidential.

Let this matter which we have been conversing about be hetiueen

ourselves

Between Scylla and Charyhdis = Between two dangers or difficulties.

The man whose boat was on fire, and who could not swim was
hcticcen Scylla and Charyhdis.
Between two fires, to be = To be threatened from two quarters, "jl^

With increasing debts and diminishing business, they are hetiveen

tiro f res.
Between wind and water (Naut.) = In that part of the ship's side
which is frequently brought above the water by the rolling of
the ship, or fluctuation of the water's surface. ^\{\COW}^^i'i^

One shot from the enemy's guns struck the ship hetiueen wind and
water.
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Between wind and water = Exactly in the right line, as along the
wave line of a ship; in a critical spot, so as to damage. gJl^J:

Mr. A. was noted for his witty retorts, which usually hit his an-
tagonists between loind and ivater.
Between yon and me, &c. =In strict confidence ; it must go no further;
I say it privately. p3 ^ ^ t ^ 6 *^\ :^ § ^^-e « S ^^ i^
Betiueen you and me, he is a thief.

Beyond conception = Inconceivable; not to be understood. jg>t>^

The lady said that it was heyond Iter conception, how any one could
enjoy the life of a soldier.
Beyond control = Can not be managed or restrained, i^fpj/i.^ ^ ^
If a boat enters the rapids in the river above Niagara Falls, it is

beyond control.

Beyond measure = More than can be measured or expressed; excessi-

vely. ^^%K. ^;^mkx.
The settler in California was delighted, beyond measure, with the
climate and productions of the country.
Beyond one's depth— Deeper than one can walk in; beyond one's
knowledge or ability. E^^i^mm^ < n^"^^CO:^]d^ 6
. f^ b

He who can not swim, will drown in water beijond Jus depth.
Beyond one's self = Beside one's self; excessively affected with any-

He was beyo7id Urnself with grief at the loss of his five children.
Beyond or without dispute == indisputably ; incontrovertibly. ^t> ^
The age of man upon the earth has not been established Je?/on^
dispute.

Beyond sea (Law) = Out of the state, country or kingdom, v^^rj^tt*

He can not be arrested for the crime, for he is beijojid sea.

Beyond the mark = Beyond the limit or purpose; excessive. iiHit^

A man attempted suicide by swallowing laudanum, but went beyond

 C48] BIL

the marh in taking so mucli that lie vomited, and was tlius saved.

Beyond the sea or seas = Out of the state, territory, realm, or country.

Action in the case of A. vs. B. was barred by the statute of limita-

tions, because of B's prolonged absence beyond the seas.

Bid adieu or farewell to, to. = To give salutations rt parting ; to leave.

The family of the man who was going abroad went to the wharf
to hid Mm adieu.
5ide one's time, to = To wait for the fit or suitable time. ^^tW
Having been wronged, he said he would hide Ins time to right him-
self.

Bid fair, to=To be likely, or to have a fair prospect; to promise.

The undertaking of a new line of steamers hidsfair to succeed.

Bid God steed, to=^To favor; to wish success. ^<^t*> /&^?r'lW5
Mr. M. said that he was not able to subscribe anything to the
fund for disabled sailors, but he hade God speed to the enterprise.
Bid welcome, to = To receive a guest with proffessions of kindness.

When I visited him he hid me tuelcome.

Bill of adventure = A writing signed by a person who takes goods on

board of his ship, wholly at the risk of the owner. '^Ji©^

I shipped my tea from China to California, and took a hill of

adventure.

Bill of costs =A statement of the items which form the total amount
of the costs of a party to a suit or action. t/ff^AH ^ iSl^Q^
In the suit of A. vs. B. for damages on account of libel, the trial
was prolonged and the hill of costs heavy.
Bill of credit =1. A paper issued by a state, on the mere faith and
designed to circulate as money. 2. A letter sent by an agent or

other person to a merchant, desiring him to give credit to the

bearer for goods or money, it^^")^

The constitution of the United States contains this clause, " No
state shall emit Zn7^ o/'crec?i7."

Bill of entry =A written account of goods entered at the custom-

 BiL im
house, whether imported or intended for exportation. M.^^^
My bill of entry contains a full list of all goods I have sent by this

steamer.
Bill of exceptions (Law)=A statement of objections to the decision,
or instructions of the judge in the trial of a cause, made for the

purpose of putting the points decided on record so as to bring

them before a superior court or the full bench for review. ^
In the first trial of the man charged with murder, who was found
guilty, his counsel filed a hill of exceptions.

Bill exchange(Com.)=A written order or request from one

of
person to another, desiring the latter to pay to some person
named a certain sum of money therein mentioned. 1^^^]^
I paid for the goods sent me from Liverpool by a bill of exchange or
draft on a merchantile firm in London, which was owing me.
Bill of fare =A list of the articles of food provided at a meal. ^\t
[pp@^
The bill offare for dinner at the hotel includes several courses.
Bill of health =A certificate from the proper authorities as to the
state of health of a ship's company at the time of her leaving
port. mu(o^Mm.A—mcDWMmm
The ship left Charleston with a clean bill of health.
Bill of lading— A written account of goods shipped, by any person,
on board of a vessel, signed by the owner or agent of the vessel,-
who acknowledges the receipt of the goods, and promises to
deliver them safe at the place directed, dangers of the sea ex-
cepted. ^^, mmm
The bill of lading, forwarded to the consignee, did not reach him.
Bill of mortality = The account of the number of death in a place in
a given time. ^C^
When the yellow fever prevails in the South the weekly bills of
mortality in the cities are very large.
Bill of parcels = An account given by the seller to the buyer, con-
taining the kinds, quantities, and prices of the goods sold, g
:an\
After making extensive purchases at a dry goods store, Mrs. G.
requested a bill ofpxrcds.
[43] BIS,

Bill of particiilars(Law)=A detailed statement of tlie items of a

plaintiff's demand ia an action, or of the defendant's set-off. |^

The defendant's counsel asked for a hill of particulars.

Bill of rights = A summary of rights and privileges claimed by a peo-
ple. AKlif'J®^«
In America a bill of rights is prefixed to most of the constitutions
of the several states.

Bill of sight =A form of entry at the custom house, by which goods,

respecting which the importer is not possessed of full infor-

mation, may be provisionally landed for examination. iK^iS

The consignment from Canton to Messrs. A. & B. of New York

was entered at the custom-house by a hill of sight.
Bill of store =A license granted at the custom-house to merchants,
to carry such stores and provisions as are mecessary for a
voyage, custom free. m^^tm'CXM.mojZ.'m^^^^i^m'^

The owners of the packet " Delia," bound for London, received a
hill of store for supplies designed for use on board a ship.
Bind over, to(Law) = To oblige by bonds to appear at court, f^^

A true bill was found against him for arson, and he was hound
over to the next term ef the Superior Court.
Bind to, to = To contract, ^^.-jf
His second son is hound to a carpenter, to learn the carpenter's
trade.

Bird of ill omen = One who always predicts evil or calamity. i^iT.

It is unpleasant to hear Mr. D. speak on national topics, for he is

a hii'd of ill omen.

Bird of passage = A migratory hird. i^'^j(lbfZ >) € b)* MB^^-^
A wild pigeon is a hird of passage.
Bird's-eye view = l. Seen from above, as by a flying birds. 2. Ge-
neral; not entering into details. (—')_!: i b ®iS^* MSf^T

1. From the balloon we obtained a hird's-€i/e view of the cjty. 2.

 BiA (49)

The writer gave a hird's-eye view of the journey.

Birds of a feather = Persons of like character. IkIM'^^
They belong to the same political party ; they are birds of a feather.
Bit by bit = In small pieces; piecemeal. »i^Uc^ ^
The sculptor cuts away the marble hit hy hit.

Bite the dust, to = To be killed in combat ; to be disgracefully beaten.

^6» HtS. mti^
In the combat he made his enemy hite the dust.

Black and blue = The dark color of a bruise in the flesh. Wj^% ^
My finger was caught in the crack of the door, and got pinched
black and blue.
Black as ink = Very gloomy ; hopeless prospect. Bh ^ ^ «^^ § ^
,

His business and domestic affairs are in confusion, and every thing
looks to him black as ink.

Blackball, to=To reject or exclude by putting blackballs into a

ballot-box. ^J^ir
He wished to join the club, but he was blachhalled.
Black frost = Cold so intense as to freeze vegetation and cause it to
turn black, without the formation of white or hoarfrost. ^^»
In this latitude black frost usually comes first in December.
Black list =A list of persons suspected of insolvency. :^i^0^|i

Black lists are for the private guidance of the mercantile com-
munity.
Black-mail = Extortion of money from a person by threats of ex-
posure or of prosecution. ^)g\^X^.^M^ Z.^.
The which Senator A. received was an attempt at black-mail.
letter

Black vomit (Med.) = A copious vomiting of dark colored matter

resembling coffee-ground. llt^0ir^lIlP±< "Ct.
Black vomit is one of the most fatal attendants of the yellow fever.
Blank bar=A plea, in an action of trespass, put in to oblige the
plaintiff to assign the certain place where the trespass was com-
mitted. m.^^m-^iz6z%w^^^\yxm&m(Dm^^^^^\^
In the action for trespass brought by Mr A. against his neighbor,
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the neighbor put on a plea of llanh bar.

Blank deed, mortgage, writ, &c. = The customary form of such
documents, generally in print, with spaces left to be filled by
names, dates, amounts, &c. ^^.^#^
B. &. G. booksellers, keep for sale llanh deeds and other legal
documents.

Blank indorsement = An indorsement which omits the name of the

person in whose favor it is made. :^#^^ €«>S-03(it-Btf A
e);g©^f£UX^KA®^irta-t^^'SS*
This exchange has a Uach indorsement on the back.
bill of

Blank verse=Poetry in which the lines do not end in rhyme. tp,|:

Bleed, to = To draw money from ; to induce to pay. ^^'^\\Wt> Ui

The party bled the rich candidate for state senator, in order to pay
the expenses of election.
Blind side = The side of a person's character most
susceptible to

approach or appeal; the weak or impressible side. I^!lfi» f^ 6

"When Mr. A. wanted a favor of Mr. B. he approached him on his

blind side, which is his love of fluttery.

Block out, to = To begin to reduce to shape ; to lay out. f^ < , ff ^

I have blocked out a plan of study.
Block the weels, to = To prevent progress ; to hinder. 52i ^* -5 ^ ilfr

The enterprise of building a new hospital was proceeding finely

when dissensions among the trustees blocked the iceels.

Block up,to = 1. To obstruct. 2. To support by means of block. (—

1. The way was blocked up by a procession. 2. The building fell

and injured some of the workmen, because it was not properly

blocked vp.

Blood heat =The natural temperature of the human body, jffl.^, {J^lS
On Fahrenheit's thermometer blood heat is marked at 08'.
Blood up ^ The excited feeling or passion ; anger. ^M]\i^ kB<
His blood is v/p at that taunt.

Blow away, to = To drive by a current of air, or by the wind, PX^

 BLO [sn

My hat was blown away.

Blow a hurricane, to=To blow furiously or with violonco. ^lU^
Pi:<
Just before the rain fell, the wind hleic a hurricane.

Blow down, to = To throw down or lay flat, by the wind. 6^ t M t"

Large trees were hloivn down in the storm.

Blow great guns, to = To blow violently, tempestuouly. ^^ ^< <

It hleiu great guns.
Blow hot and cold, to = To favor a thing at one time, and to treat it

coldly at another; to appear to both favour and oppose. ;j^

The King Ueio hot and cold on the project to create new earls and
dukes.
Blow off, to = To let off; to sujBfer to escape, as steam. 1^0^ G^ § ^
t
The steam-boat has come into the pier and is blowing o^ steam.
Blow one up sky-high, to = To scold severely. (S.) ^U < Pti •& » ^@
The keeper of the livery stable blew up his stable-boy shj-high, for
driving one of the horses so hard.
Blow or.t, to=To extinguish by a current of air, as a candle. g^|t
mt
My lamp was blown open window.
out at an
Blow over, to — To pass away without effect to cease or be dissipa-
;

ted. Pjci±tr, mmt

The storm which threatened has Noion over.

Blow up, to=To raise in the air, or to scatter by explosion of gun-

powder or the like. ^iI-t2rLtr. ;^^-t3rLtr
By timely discovery, Guy Fawkes was once prevented from bloW'
ing up the British Parliament-house.
Blow up, to = To abuse or scold violently. (S.) ^ B
< -5 » 'O^ CPti

When he finds out your carelessness, he will bloiu you iqj.

= To fill with air to swell.
'^\ow up, to ; ^
< f? t~» ]U^-^ Llr
The bladder must first bo bloivn up, before the leather cover of the
ball is made.
Blow upon, to=To blast, to taint; to bring into disfavour or discred-
 ,

C523 BOG

it ; to render stale, or worthless ; to inform against, tfi P? "f

" Happily for him, he was not put to the bar, till the credit of the
false witness had been Uow7i upo7i."

Blue-devils = 1. The apparitions supposed to be seen by habitual

drunkards a form of delirum tremens.
;
2. Depression of spirits;

hypochondria. (S.) (i—)m^ki:.M.^ 6 )^%^6mM. (H) S

1. His long continued drinking brought on an attack of the blue
devils. 2. Being out of health, he was sorely afflicted vvith tho

hlue-devils.

Blue-nose = A man from Nova Scotia. (S.) :\]:M ^ "?"

^® -/ •/ 7^ =»

He is a llue-nose.

Blue-stockin 0^ = 1. A literary lady; 2. A female pedant. (— )^!p

1. The last of the original clique of English hlue-stocldng was Miss

Monckton, who died in 1840. 2. Miss A. is a hlue-stocJcing, and
tires you with her conversation.

Bluff, to— usually with off = To turn aside; to repulse rudely. (S.)

The governor tried to hluf the interviewer q^.

Blunt the edge of, to = To impair the force of ; to weaken. g| ^5

Opiates blunt the edge of pain.

Blurt out, to = To speak out with unconversational frankness. ^^

Bishop Barnet was apt to blurt out tho whole truth, in cases when
other men would have kept silence.

Board of health = A body of men appointed to have charge of tho

sanitary condition or public health of a town or city. Wi^Al^
Boat the oars, to = To cease rowing, and lay the oars in the boat.

When they reached the fishing ground, they bocdcd the oars.
Body political. Tlie collective body of a nation or state as politic-
ally organized, or as exercising political functions. 2. A cor-

poration. (— ) n^, C-)Q'diW

Bog trotter = One who lives in a boggy country; satirical term for
Irishman. fflMt^ffitr AC^M Ae)|j^S)
 BOU 1:533

They are genuine bog trotters.

Boil away, to = To evaporate by boiling. ;^^ < 5

The water in the pot has all boiled away.
'

Boil over, to = To run over the top of a vessel, as liquor when throv/n
into violent agitation by heat. '^{jJiiailil-6

In some kinds of assaying care must be taken lest the crucible

boil oyer.

Bonded goods = Goods left in charge of the officers of customs, for the
duties on which bonds are given at the custom-house. |§;iifM

Bonded goods are stored in a bonded warehouse.

Border upon, to = To come near to. ((tig L» K^T
The wit of some writers borders upon vulgality.
Bored to deaths Exceedingly annoyed. ^\.% r:lW^^N.»l/>^<K

The rail-road conductor said that he was bored to death by the

foolish questions of passengers.

Borrowed plumes = Something which a person wears or puts forward

as his own, but which is not. fa^. fifi Aitfi b "CH^^fiji
In the address which the man gave at the agriculture fair he ap-
peared in borroiced plumes.
Both the one and the other = This phrase indicates that some state-
ment is applicable to each of two things mentioned. ^ ^M"^ ^
Electrotyping and printing, both the one and the other, are more ex-

pensive at Cambridge than at Hartford.

Bottle-holder = One who aids a boxer; hence, one who encourages
and aids. (S.) fjf^^l
He acted as bottle-holder in the fight,

^.ottomless pit=Hell the abode

; of evil spirits. :^^
The enraged man used such language as might have from the
bottomless pit.

Bound back, to=To spring back; to rebound. fE^^5

The ball bounds back, when it was thrown on the pavement.
Bound for; bound to = Destined for; going or intending to go. ...->

This ship is bound to Canton.

Bound hand and foot = having the feet and the hands tied or confined.
C54] ^
BRE

The murderer was taken to prison, hound hand and foot.

Bound in honors Obliged, as a matter of honor. ^^KiJ^^X"-^

A person is hound in honor, not to reveal a secret which has been

intrusted to him.
Bound up in, to be=To be extremely attached to or absorbed in. J^

You give a great deal of time to the study of law ;

you seem to bo
hound up in your profession.
Box the compass, to = l. To name the points of the compass in their
order. 2. To hold all the different beliefs or theories in succes-

sion. (— )||St^0H-hn:^/©2:/t^itt^^r. (n)at©^

He can not hox the compass. 2. He has hoxcd the professional
compjass
Box up, to = To box; to inclose in a box. ^R^».5
On leaving America, the student hoxed up his books.
Brace about, to (]SI'aut.) = To turn the yards around. ifiH^^ 2:^"f"
Branch off, = To
form a separate part to diverge. :^iS 5
to -5 ; '.llljc

The road leading to the depot branches off from the main road, a
mile south of this street.
Branch out, to = To speak diffusively; to extend one's discourse to
other topics than the main one ; to enlarge the scope of one's
business. lxMn.^\l€K%mt ^%^^S.^. S^^^'JIt .

That minister is in the habit of hranching out in his sermons.

Eran-new or brand new = Unworn; recently made or purchased, fpf

m^6. rrM©. mmi(^

This is a hran-new hat.
Brass = Impudence; boldness; excessive self-confidence. J^^^ ^Ic©
)^
In his examination the witness showed a great deal of brass.

Break a house, to (Law) = To remove any part of a house, or of the

fastenings provided to secure it, Avith violence or a felonious
intent. AiO^<.^^m >) ^fi^X^lAt
Those who h^eak a house, in the legal sense of the term, are called
house-breakers.
Break a jest, to-- To give utterance to a jest. ^-Q" ^ i^o
 James was so vain and reckless that he would break a friendship,
rather than not hreah a jest.
Break a path, a road, or the like, to = To open a way through obstacles
by force. if^J:??^^-^
Snow sometimes blocks up a road to such an extent, that the town
authorities have to hi-eak a path.
Break away,to=l. To disengage one's self abruptly; to come or go
away against resistance. 2. To become dissipated, as the clouds.
(-) mz^^m^no. mx^mm a. Mr
1. We hrohe aicay from our friends, who were enjoying
themselves hugely at the springs, so as to return the
sooner to you. 2. The clouds have hroTcen aiuay.

Break bulk, to = To destroy the entirety of a load by removing a

portion of it ; to begin to unload. ^M»"^0-* pT)^ 5:^ < » MW
"Wheat is shipped by rail from Chicago to the sea board, without
hreaJdng hulk.
Break cover, to = To burst forth from a protecting concealment, as
game when hunted. MMM'^^ ^fl^6^*^i{t~
The fox broke cover, and the hunters shouted the view-halloo.
Break down, to = l. To fail in anything. 2. To come down by
breaking. {-) 3<mt . "^ b ^' ^^ S.. {r.)m%f^6.m
1. The student hroJce doiun in his recitation in mathematics to-
day. 2. Near the end of our drive we broke doivn.

Breakers ahead ^Dangers or difficulties in prospect. t^j^d'C^,^

h b
The man withdrew from the business firm, because he saw breakers
ahead.
Break forth, to = To issue; to come out suddenly. Mi'^^K^^^l^A

Mj^sterious rumbling sound would sometimes h'cak /orth from

Mount Moodus.
Break ground, to = l. To commence digging. 2. To ojDen a
subject; to begin to execute a plan. (—•) J(fe|:;^^,» i^tSt"

1. Have they broken ground for the new railroad ? 2. The

senate breaks ground to-day in investigating the charges of fraud
 C563 BRE

ajrainst the Indian commissioner.

Break i n, to = To train ; to discipline, flj C? "f
A horse well hrohen in is more valuable than one partially orokcn.
Break into, to = To force one's way into ; to enter by breaking. JIp

The burglars hrolce into the house opposite to us, last night.

Break in upon, to = To enter violently or unexpectedly. Wif^.Ab

A drunken man upon the school.

hrolce in

Break jail, to = To escape from confinement in jail, usually by

forcible means, fl^^ ^
Break joints, to = To
lay bricks, shingles, &c., so that the joints in
one course shall not coincide with those in the preceding
course. %1l€<^A^V^'B<^^Vi'M.flh^^ 'y \'C^\- Mt
Carpenters hreah joints in shingling, in order that the roof may
not leak.
Break loose, to = To escape, suddenly, from confinement. Mt^ ^
The prisoner has hroJcen loose from jail.

Break of, to = To cause to reform a habit; to rid of. M^hXs^ l^

<
I attempted to break him of the bad habit of smoking opium.
Break of day == The dawn, ^ajj
The clouds which filled the sky at break of day have disappeared.

Break off, to = To separate by breaking ; to discontinue; to desist. ^

The gardener hrolie off a branch laden w ith cherries.

His friends urge him to brealc off from drinking.

Break one's mind, to = To disclose one's thoughts; to tell what is

in one's mi nd. .« ^ tT VJ ^t 'S » TiS '1' I: f5 5

It would afford him relief, if he could be induced to break his
mind to you.
Break one's spirit, to=To dishearten ; to discourage. ilHl^-^ Ltr>

The ill treatment of the father hrolce the son's spirit.

Break one's word, to = To violate one's promise. ^^^Wi^^ "aJf

No one wishes to deal with a person who is accustomed to brcal:

 BM C573

his word.
Break open,
The burglars
to = To open by breaking,
did not succeed in
f
tlieir
m <
attempt to hreah open the
safe.

Break out, to = To take or force out by breaking. f|^,5» ^ /)

Hit
The boys, in playing ball, hroTce out a pane of glass in the school-
house.
Break out, to=l. To appear suddenly. .2 To become covered with
cutaneous eruption. (— ) §?l^jp,«fLaio'» ®5 » (n) — M6^
As the fire has hrohe out on the north roof of his house, he has run
home. 2. His son has hrolcen out with smallpox.
Break over, to = To transgress limits; to disregard. >n2t"» M^^
The teacher cautioned the scholars, not to hrealc over the rule
which forbade them to go out of the yard at recess.
Break sheer, to (Naut.)=:To be forced, by wind or current, out of a
position.
J|5ft5^» U^
The high wind has made the schooner hreaJz sheer.

Break short off, to = To break off abruptly; to stop at once. {^,

An alarm of fire in the adjoining building caused the play at the

theatre to be hrolien short off.

Break silence, to=:To interrupt or put an end to silence, ^"g f".

The pleasure party had ridden some distance without speaking,

when the driver hrol^e the silence, by calling attention to a
- waterfall of great beauty , in the rocky dell.

Break the back, to = l. To dislocate the joints of. 2. To disable.

{-) '^^^''t. (n) ^^ji^^ttTv mnht
The boy fell from the mast-head, and hrolce his hacJc. 2. He was
carrying too heavy a load of mercantile business and mining
speculations, and it broke his haclc.

Break the heart, to = To bring to despair or hopeless grief; to cause

to be utterly cast down by sorrow. PiJ® -a- LtP
The conduct of Lis vicious son hrolce the father's heart.

Ureak the ice, to=To get through the first difficulties; to overcome
obstacles and make a beginning. ^W^^^\.\yXM^t ' '
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TVe all want to talk on this subject, but no one is willing to hreah

the ice.

Break the journey, to = To leave the train and stop, with privilege
of resuming their journey on the same ticket/j^:^((tX^ff ^ -S

Tickets of the Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. entitle

the holder to hrealc the journey at Newhaven, Eouen, and Paris,
Ereak the ranks, to = To disarrange and confuse the ranks. ^^^
WibWLHt
The fierce onset of the enemy hrole the ranks of the army.
Breakthe thread, to == To sever continuity to ; interrui^t. ^^^^^
< . mmt
While I was writing ray composition, the little boy came in and
hrole the thread of my thoughts.
Break through, to = To force a passage. ^hi^^V^XM^
The attaclcing party did not succeed in breaking through the first
lines of defense.

Break through the plouds,= To to begin to shine through broken

clouds. speHj: b mantis'

Tlie shower is over, and the sun is hreaking through the doiicls.

Breakup house-keeping, to = To cease to manage one's household

affairs. ^^^oL^^Xs
After the merchant's wife died, he broke u}^ house-keeping, and
boarded.

Break up, to = l. To become separated into parts or fragraenfs.

2. To be dissolved; to disperse. (— ) fj^H-^ < . (H) M^

1. The Pecho of Tientsin breaks up in the first
ice of the river

part of the Chinese second month, every year. 2. The company

at Mr. A's broke up at 10 o'clock last evening.

Break upon a wheel, to = To execute or torture, as a criminal, by

stretcliiug him out upon a cart-wlieol, or a wooden frame, in
the form of a cross, and broakiiig his iiml)S with an iron bar.
^^ohiicx^^km bxm\.^Anmf^t
Break with, to = To fall out ; to part friendship. ^^ 1~

It caused me much grief , that the two friends should break icith
one another.

Breast up a hedge, to = To cut the face of it on one side, so as to lay

 BRI C59]_

bare the principal upright stems of the plants. "^CO—^^hM

bmt
In our we saw men breasting vp tJie hedge about the park.
ride,

Breaths one's = To die. MM^^b ^

last, to ^T
His son arrived just after the father had breathed his last.
Breath of air = Air in gentle motion. i\^M.
Before this thunder-shower, the heat was oppressive, the
atmosphere was sultr j, and there was not a breath of air.
Breath of life = Sign of life given by breatliing. ^^» MM*
There does not seem to be a breath of life in the man taken from tho
water.
Bred in the bone = Innate, ^f^®, ^JjJc©* i^^®
His meanness is bred in the bone.

Breed in and in, to = To breed from animals of the same stock that
are closely related. fpj@e)gf)^ X. b MJB.t
Brick in the hat (U. S.)= Drink; intoxicated. (S) ggUbT (:>l^^

He went home with a brivh in his hat.

Bridge over, to = To provide for an emergency; to make a passage

when the way is obstructed. ^@((t^^.. MM^'^JiW.lf ^
If the presidentcan bridge over this disagreement between the two
houses of Congress, all will go well.
Bridle up, to = To express scorn or resentment by holding up the
head and drawing in the chin. Mk^ ^^^^ k ?! yJeS ^ X ^MWci

He bridled tip when his enemy spoke to him.

Bring about, to = To effect; to accomplish, ^'f'^ f^T^ j^ <•'

What has brongltt about this change of his behavior.

Bring an action or a suit against, to — To prosecute judicially; to
sue. ^tf^t
Mrs. G. has brought an action against the raih'oad company to
recover damages for injuries received in a collision.

Bring back, to = To recall, i^ 10] -^ ^ ^ © 11 -f^ L

Ir
Your conversation brings back to me the scenes of youth.

Bring down, to = To cause to come down, to humble, or abase, "p"

The sophomore's pride was brought doivn by his failure in

examination.
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Bring down the whole house, to=To draw out general and noisy
applause from the entire audience. i^^M^^^^'^^ b ^M^^
The first appearance of the European violinist, Wilhelm, hrought
doini tlie icJiole house.

Bring forth, to = To produce, j^t^ ^^

The earth hrings forth large crops, every year, for the sustenance
of man and beast.
Bring forward, tD = To cause to advance, ji J t'tr. iSliil"
Hon. E. B. Washburne was instrumental in bringing General
GxAwi forward, in the early months of the civil war.
Bring home, to = To a.pj^ly ; to make personal ; to cause to feel the
force of. iiL<ii^*bif» mt^'^i. hxn)^6
The death of my friend hrings home to me the sorrow of losing
friends.
Bring in, to=To i^roduce, as income. ^jitP'* .^ t!^5
His law practice brings him in a large sum every year.
Bring in a verdict, to = To render a decision or judgment — said of
a jury. f^ji^t ^It
The jury brought in a verdict of five hundred dollars in favor of
the plaintiff.

Bring into court, to=To seek to adjust by law. ^J^{ftIlT-^{ii^

The matter in dispute between landlord and his tenant was too
trifling to be brought into court.

Bring into order, to = To make orderly to arrange, ^(^f ;

The bookkeeper brought into order the complicated accounts of the

merchant.
Bring cff, to = To bear or convey away; to procure to be acquitted;
to cause to escape, ^^t
. -^^f^tli"* ^^^nttr* Wi'Mt
The noted criminal law3'er generally brings his clients off.

Bring on, to = To originate, or cause to exist. Mt ^ Jl ttr» Hit"

His exposure to the storm brongJtt on sickness.
Bring one's self to, to = To get the courage, energy, decision, or
whatever may be necessary to a certain act. ,^,/^"^' ^T ^ St
Xt
The farmer could not Jiring himself fn part with ]iis farm, which
liad been the homo of his ancestors for man}' generations, though
he was offered a large sum for it.
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Bring cut, to = To expose; to detect ; to bring to light from conceal-

ment.
Ril|r» nj;!;i^e,LtP
Trial by jury does not always serve to hring ovt the truth.
Bring over, to — 1. To convey across. 2. To cause one to change sides
or opinions. (--) mt . 3^5 (Zl) 51 An 3 » mtXitij

1. The ambassador Jro?/^//^^ oz;er dispatches from America to China.

Mr. A. hrongld over his friend to favor his application for office.
2.

Bring round, to=To persuade; to induce; sometimes, to cause to —

change. ^^^ ^f^^"
How did you bring him round to sell his house ?

Bring suit, to (Law) = To institute an action. WfWi^^T

The express company has hrongld suit against the R. E. Co. for
alleged violation of contract.
Bring to, to=l. To restore consciousness to resuscitate. 2. To ;

check the course by arrangement of the sails to keep nearly ;

stationary. (Naut.) H) ^&t«^. ^^^ (H) f^^^Ltf

1. The fainting person was hrongld to by being carried into the open
air. 2. Pirate ship fire a shot across the bow of vessels they
fall in with, in order to hring them to.
Bring to an end, or close, to = To cause to cease; to finish. ^^tp\,

The
professor has hrongld his literary labors to a dose, and has
become a farmer.
Bring to bear, to = To apply to use with, j^^f"
;

The men hrongld all their strength to hear in getting the log uDon
the wagon.
Bring to book, to = To call to account; to require to explain or
prove. ^B-^Llr^ ^BJ-tJ-Ll?
The editor was hrougld to hooh for his statement regarding the
ancestry of a public man
Bring together, to = To cause to come together; to collect, ^tr
The agricultural fair hrougld together the farmers of the country,
with specimens of tlieir animals and crops.
Bring to light, to =: To discover ; to make public ; to expose to view.

,
Mr. Layard hrougld to light many monuments and sculptures of

ancient Nineveh, which had been buried for centuries,

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Bring to notice, to=To make known. ^ ^ L tf

The condition of tlie reservoir was hrouglit to the notice of tlie com-
mon council,by a message from tlie mayor.
Bring to pass, to — To cause to happen; to bring about; to effect; to

accomplish, ^t ^t ^ . ffiMt
I promised to go to the city, and I hope to hrmg it to pass
to-morrow.
Eriug to terms, to = To cause to surrender, or submit, or agree to
somethiug. p^#$:7j: $ \^t;«, ^f^-tir Llr
A siege often hyhujs an army to terms.

Bring to the gangway, to (Naut.) = To punish a seaman, by tying him

up and flogging him at the gangway, tlie usual place of
punishment. (tJc^^I:)!?!^
The first mate is a cruel fellow if you give him a word, you'll
;

be hrouglit to the ganrjicay.

Bring to the hammer, to = To sell at auction, fl'^t.
These goods will be hrougld to tlie liammer.
Bring to trial, to = To cause a judicial examination; to try. ^fp^^
The libel case of Smith vs. Jones will be hroiKjld to trial at this

term of the court.

Bring up, to =1. To bring to notice; to present. 2. To train; to
rear. (-^) ff^t . {^) «Wr» mr^t
1. The lecturer hrouglit up many arguments against the use of
tobacco. 2. If the child had been well hrougld iip, he would
respect his superiors.

Bring up, to (intrans.) = To come to the end of one's course — :^CD

Tlu)se young fellows will probably hring np in the penitentiary
they are so dishonest and lawless.

Bring up the rear, to = To constitute the rear guard; to be in the

rear. m'L%)tyLi>
In the procession, the officers of the city government and old
soldiers were in front, and the citizens hrougld i(p tlie rear.
Bring under, to = To subdue; to repress; to restrain; to reduce to
obedience. M/Mt* URt^t^LlJ'. Mt
It was not easy for the Romans to hring the Britons under.

Bring word, to = To convey a message or tidings. ^^1^ i ^^^

 BRO C633

The boy promised to hring liis father icord, as soon as he learned

on what street Mr. E. lived.

Bristle up, to = To show auger or defiance. %^l:^^^0 I^^U y.

The cat bristled up when the dog came into the yard.
Broach a subject, to = To mention first or make xonblic a matter. ^
k^xmt
As we were riding together, Mr. A. broached the subject of establi-
shing a young ladies' seminary in our town.
Broach tOj to (Naut.) = 'i'oincline suddenly to windward, so as to lay
the sails aback, and expose the vessel to the danger of
oversetting, ^f]^ itM. ® ~>J^\^i
By
an accidental jerk of the tiller to one side the sail-boat
was made to broach to, and the sailing party were thrown into
the water.
Broad as it is long = The same one way as the other. #lft:^0[^ t»

The rule of social calls is as hroad as it is long; if you receive calls,

you must return them.
Broad daylight = Daylight everywhere difTused; full daylight. ^^
It is time to get up ; it is broad daylight.
Broad mirth = Coarse mirth, flgj ^ ^ i^o-#
They met at the tavern, and diverted themselves with broad mirth
Broad nonsense — Obviously without sense; gross nonsense. ^,^p
ppi

This talk of yours is broad nonsense.

Broken fortunes = Financial reverses; loss. ^il^^» $if^
At the opening of the gold mines, many peoj)le went there hoping
to repair their bro'ken fortunes.
Broken reed = An untrustworthy support. H ^ it ^ Pj iQ ^f^ » hXK
In her intemperate husband, Mrs. A has a brolcen reed.

Eroiize Age = A supposed prehistoric age of the world Avhich follow-

ed the Stone Age. m-Mmx{Km^^t\r.xmitmnio?^m
Brood over, to = To remain long in close or aDxious thought about.
 im Buja

He broods over the loss of liis property by lire, so tliat liis liaaltli

is seriously affected. <^^

Brought down into the dust, to be=To be brought into a low

condition. Mik^L^ ^6
Because of his pride, Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, was
brought doion into the dust.
Brought to bed, to be=To be delivered of a child. ^^^
His Avife was brought to bed yesterday.
Brush up, to- To paint; to cleanse: to renew; to improve. ^^OX.
^m^^t. m^6. ikKts mfi\r.t
Cannot you brush yourself iip a little ?

Buckle on one's armor, to = To prepare for conflict. ^^^^I^-^I;^

The senator buckled on Ms armor, and went to the senate-chamber

to advocate the land bill.
Buckle to, to = To apply one's self with vigor to; to engage with zeal
in; to bend to. 0^:f;ttot .-^ill^^irSiQ. ilh^MS^^^i^^t
"When I bucJde to my hoeing, it will be quickly done.
Build up, to = To increase and strengthen; to settle, or establish; and
preserve, ^mt f^^^^t . . ij#t*
Kegular hours of retiring, regular exercise, and a nourisliing tem-
perate diet help much in building uj) the constitution.
Bung up, to = To close up as the eyes ; to disfigure ; — hence to unfit
for use. (s.)?^-:^ m^€k).^km^i.-:fim^xmfz^j^K
The pugilist was all bunged up
Burden of proof (law) = The necessity or duty of proving something
bearing on the question at issue. WiW^Wik^Mi^'^ "^^^^

The burden of ^yroof that the man was of unsound mind rests upon
those who contest las will.
Burial service = The religious service performed at the interment of
the dead. Jl# q$ 7j %M^M^
The burial service, of the Church of England is very solemn and
impressive.
Buried or sunk in oblivion ^WJiully patt; entirely forgotten. ^^
M"ii)y ancient cities are buried in oblivion.
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Burn daylight, to = To liglit candle before dark; to waste time. ^

It is not good economy to hum daylight.

Burn one's fingers, to = To get one's self into unexpected trouble ; to

suffer damage, by taking part in other people's affairs. ^ti|;0

He burned his fingers, by interfering in their quarrel.

Burn or hang in effigy, to = To burn or hang an image or picture of
the person, whom it is wished to disgrace. M^^^-^^ b't^^

Burnout, to = l. To destroy or obliterate by burning. 2. To burn

till the f ael is exhausted, and the fire ceases. (— ) llt^Sx"^"^*
(-) ^^<"r> \w
I
1. We read in history of the cruel punishment of burning out the
eyes. Daring my absence the fire in the stove burnt out
2.

because the coal was exhausted.

Burn the caudle at both ends, to = To squander in two ways; to bo

doubly extravagant. ZL'M. it M Sc ^
By idleness and extravagance he hum the candle at both ends.
Burn to a ciuder, to = To burn so much as to resemble a cinder, jj)^

The beef was left in the oven, forgotten, till it was burnt to a cinder.

Burnt out of house and home, id be = To be driven out of house, &c.,

by the burning of it. 'B^[W:^6. U^ ^t X 7j: b
By the great fire thousands of people were burnt out of house and
home.
Burst forth, to = To escape by a sudden or violent removal of
obstacles. ^f^M\ht. ®|lic>'
The banks of the reservoir gave way, and the waters burst forth
with frightful volume and velocity.

Burst out, to:::=To break forth suddenly. |t?»t>^l[5 1 ( 7 5' ^ St

When the news of her sister's death was received, Ili3 young lady
burst out crying.

Bury the hatchet, to=To make peace. ^^MT

It is to be hoped that the North and the South have buried tho

hatchet forever.
Business walks ^ The sphere of bu«ineris. ^|^ 2) fg HI . "MM^U
 m: BUY
In tlie husiness tvalks of lifo, a book of this Idiid is very miicli
needed.
Buster, iti for a = Determined on an extensive frolic or spree. (S)

My hired man is in for a husfer.

Eutjust=That and no more barely ; ; scarcely. \tA/<0 ?£l^»

There are hut just five pounds of flour in the house.

Button ear (in dog's)- An ear which falls in front and completely
hides the inside. 'H^BS&^^^l- S'^ ^ 5
Button-hole, to = To bore; to detain in conversation to weariness. \
He button-holecl me on the street to talk politics.
Buy a pig in a poke, to=To buy a thing without seeing it, or
knowing definitely its quality or value. ^ ^ H.'f VX'^^'l^'
<m-<rvxms.
He lougJit a 2^io in a j^oJtC when he purchased his farm at the
West without seeing it.
Buy in, to = To purchase stock in any fund or partnership. ^^M
Government has bought in all the five-twenty bonds.
Buy off, to=ro influence to compliance; to cause to bend or yield
by some consideration. 2 To detach by a consideration
given.

1. Conscience is sometimes
hougld off by the seductions of
flattery. 2. Government has sometimes hougld off members
who sat upon the opposition benches.
Buy on credit, to = To purchase, on a promise, in fact or in law, to
take payment at a future day. jg-Jfl H C> t . tll^ k^ t^l 1 1^ .§>
I bought the dictionary on credit.

Buy one's time, to = Said

an ap[ivon(ico, who pays ]iis master for
of
an unexpired remainder of the time for which lie is bound to
serve, in order to ])o relousod f)-om Iiis indentures. '^^^ ^ S^»

After James had served tliree years of his apprenticeship, ho

hougld i/ie ronainder for Ids time.
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Buy or sell flat, to = To buy or sell divedend-making stoclis or

securities having interest cou23ons attached, without making
account of the interest accrued since the last preceding
payment of dividend or interest, m^M^^^W. fl^^iBk b

Buy out, to — To purchase the share or shares of in a stock, fund,

or partnership, by which the seller is separated from tho
company, and the buyer takes his place. ^^M^
My father bought out Mr. A.'s interest in the silk factory.

Buy the refusal, to = 1'o give a small sum of money for the choice
of purch;ising or not purchasing, at a fixed price at a specified
time. ^mrnhMs.. ^^^An^w:^xmzxmn^'cw:t^
I have bought the refusal of this house and farm.
Buy up, to = To exhaust the supply of, by purchase to forestall the
market. ^ f!5 tr
The price of coal is advancing, for all the coal in market has been
bought tip by speculators.
By =As soon as; not later than; at or near —used in expression
of time. $-ei^» rM
He will be hire by two
o'clock.

By accident = Unexj)ectedly. -f^^d^^ ^;l:(i^

When I was in London, I met an old school-mate from America
by accident.

By all means = Certainly ; without fail. ^^^Z ^ s^^'^ s^i3> h i ^

"When you visit Europe, by means go to Kome.

all

By all odds. By long odds = By eminent superiority very much.

This ship is the best, by long odds. This is the warmest day by
all odds.

By a long chalk,one can not do any given .hing —An expression

applied to one's inability to do a given thing. (S) Ui^^ I i
You can not beat that jump, by a long chalk (=:very much so).

By andby^-Protty soon; before long. ^j^X .

'Mi^^^t LX^ m
7l<
By and by the streams will be frozen over.
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By any means = In any way ;

possibly ; at all. ^iiDf^iLT* '|ul^l>

If you can hy any means do it, get me a commission in the army.

By common consent = By general agreement; without dispute or
opposition. ^^7l < , 4r\p\MliCX ^
By comvion consent, the village green was used as a play-ground
for the children.
By degrees, = Step by step ; by little and little gradually. ^^IIC

I withdrew from business hy degrees.

By dint of = By the force of by means of. \iZUi 6 T OiJ it X.
; »

By dint of great exertion, the mason put tlie stone on the wall.
By express = By a regular and rapid method of conveyance, designed
for the transmission of parcel, goods and the like. #/jlJiM4Ct!%

I received tlie books from New York hy express.

By far = In a great degree ; very much. ^ [L^it^X
This is, hy far, the better newspaper of the two.
By fits and snatches. By fits and starts. = Impulsively and irregularly
at intervals.:rAmm'C, Mr<L^f2.6 t # MH
She embroidered the rug hy fits and snatches. He is generous hy
fits and starts.

By good rights = Most reasonably properly correctly. ^^^» 3^ ;

;

By good riglds, the daughters should have had more of their

father's property.

By hand = With the hand, in distinction from instrumentality of

tools, animals, etc.^^\Z.X {^sWl^^iJ-kM ht \yX)
This knitting was done hy hand.
By heart = In tlic closest, or most thorough manner, "i^^it^ H/^
MX
You must learn this k'.sson hy licart.

By hook or by crook = One Avay or other; by any means, dh-cct or

indirect. n^KX^X^ UtX' ^ LX. tm^l^bmi'k^X't
.

He is bent on getting ricli hy hooJc or hy crook.

By inches = By slow degrees gradually. ^>Mt. ^^Hr. W\k^ ;

He has a cancer, and is yiiig hy inches.

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By itself =Aloue; separately, mb^ ^ft^Hld'^\ m^VXs B.

Tlie house where the poet was born stands by itself in a turn of the
road.
By-law = A law or regulation made by a society or corporation for
its own governmeut, Ff^llJ^ pjlij

By main force — By great strength ; by strong exertion. §S X * "fJO

The lunatic wlio attacked his keeper was subdued hy main force.
By means of = Through the agency or assistance of; by the method
of. K^b. (oti^Mb. <^^M^Wx.
The steam-boat was sunk b}^ a collision but hy means of diving ;

apparatus, the cargo was recovered.

By might and main = With utmost exertion of strength, -fj^^^

The people remo^-ed the rock out of the high way, hy might and
ma in.
By no means ; by no manner of means = Not in any degree ; certainly
not. ^UT -t^r. €'y\^X^ TLhr
The wine in this country is hy no means as good as that in
France.
By one's self, to be == To be with only one's self near ; alone ; solitary.

I was not with them there, but hy myself.

By order == According to the direction, or the command. -^&t^ 6
By order of the mayor, the shojDS were closed on the streets
through which the procession was to pass.
By profession = By occupation (not applied to mechanical, agricultu-
;

tural, or the like pursuits.) ^H^jt-, l:^)£ "^

Gov. Andrews is a lawyer hy profession.

By rail = By railroad, ^j^ \z. X

We go to New York hy rail to-night.
By reason of=By means of; on account of. 0::^i6 R» (?5pjcit J: b
The price of corn has risen, hy reason of the foreign demand.
**

By rote = By repeating mechanically without exercise of the

understanding, ft f| it T
The parrot talks hy rote.
By rule = According to rule; by direction, or authority of rale. ^
 —

r70D BYT

He is ver3' methodical in liis work, doing everything by ride.

By slow degrees = Not fast; by slow movements; very gradually, jg

The hour hand of the clock moves round the dial by sloio degrees.

By snatches = Hastih', and in small portions at a time. ^^(,ct»

The layer was so busy that he could only read the book by snatches.

By stealth = Secretly ; slily; in a secret or clandestine manner. ^

j&^it. Hi?:
The thief entered the hall of the house by stealth, and took two
overcoats.
By the bye ; by the way = In passing by way of digression apropos
; ;

to the matter in hand; (phrases introducing a remark related

to the subject) ^\iX., ^7li}^ hBS.> Ffmt
By the bye, let me say this. By the ivay, there is a curious story
about the family.
By the ears = In close personal contest. ^p^-^tAlit^ ;f0^
A disputed boundary has, sometimes, set two neighbors by the

ears.

By the job = At a stipulated sum for the piece, or for each piece, of
work done. Mgf>((^T {iiMhl^ntr^'dm^m^'CV-S.i^

My stone wall was built by the job.

By the lee (Naut.) = Having changed the direction of the course so
much that the wind takes the sails aback from the other side
said of a vessel. |Q Ji ^ /) l^ M ©^ ^ i J€ it ^y:- L< MT :^/

By the pouud, yard, dozen, etc. = At the rate of ; according to the

rate or proportion of. (^ ^ It X . » fij^ 6t i(p t "C
We buy sugar by the pound, cloth by the yard and eggs by the dorcen.

By the run (Naut.)== Altogether, instead of slacking off. |5 ^ -(r 2: <

>. When they were casting anclior, they let the cable go by the run.

By the side of = Close at hand near to adjoining. f^-K>

; ; ^LT
The little boy was by my side all the time the procession was
passing.

By the sweat of one's brow — laboriously by ; toil. Igltvf UT-. ^^

 )

CAL CTn

The farmer earns his living hy the siveat of Ids hroiu.

Bythis = After such an interval by this time. ^ t^^^ Ift^ ^ t? it

;

Please look in the box at the door the mail-carrier must have ;

been round hij this.

By trade = By occupation, or employment; (especially mechanical

employment.) MM « . kU^t
My friend is a carpenter hy trade.
By turns = 1. At intervals. 2. One after another ; alternately. (—
^R^. m^MX"^. (r.) Srt5 ^ V ^, *^« /)#}?:
1. In his sickness, he was very chilly hy turns. 2. You two will

watch with the sick person hy turns.

By virtue of = Through the force of ; by authority of ; by reason
of. KmbX^X. £ 6 LX
I have a right to the property, hy virtue of my position in the
family.
By way of = For the purpose of; in the character of. Z LX% <Dj%
ttt.iZ)nbK
By ivay of warning, the father pointed his son to a staggering
drunkard.
By wholesale = 1. In the mass. 2. Without distinction or
discrimination. (— ) ^gitT, (lil) ^-^M^^^ UMu^\K
1. He sells wheat hy ivholesale and by retail. 2. Some critics of

men or books, who are wanting in acuteness, bestow their praise

or their censure hy loJiolescde.

By word of mouth = By actual speaking ; orally. D _h ((t X

The message of the general to the colonel was delivered hy icord

of mouth.

o.
Cadet Midshipman = A young man passing a course of study at
the Naval Academy. '^!W''PWiM%M^
CadeL Engineer = A young man in process of education for a naval
constructor and engineer. '^j|':!^^^iliMft:ife
Calculated to, or for, to be = To be fitted to; suited to; adapted to.

The system of competitive examinations for gorvernment offices

is calculated to secure competent officers.

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Call a bond, to = To give notice that the araonnt of a bond will be

Call a spade a spade, to = To be plain-spoken; to call tilings by their

right names. ]M.Bt. m^Km6. iE^rfa^t
Why not call a sjJade a spade ?

Call attention to, to=To invite, lead, or direct to the act of attending
or heeding to point out.
; ^;&|:^^1"» ^Ji^l"
In an advertisement in the morning paper, Mr. D. calls piddle

cdiention to his new stock of goods.

Call away, or off the attention, to = To distract the attention; to
divert the mental application. ^;g ^ % It ff-t^* L Ir ^ -M.^'Wl^
t
My attention was called offivova my studies by the fire alarm.
Call back, to=To recall; to summon back. P^IU-^t*
The boy had gone but a few steps, when his father called him hack.

Call for, to = To demand to require,;^jj^f x >J^'1I^ t

Pleurisy is such a violent dicease as to call for prompt medical
treatment.
Call forth, to = To bring, or summon to action. iqij£}f. Wit L^"f
His devoted wife, and his five little children, dependent on his
exertions, were six good reasons for calling forth all his energies.
Call heaven to witness, to = To take oath; to swear by heaven. ^®
The man who was accused of theft called heaven to witness, that he
had never taken anything which was not his own.
Call in, to = l To summon outlying papers or intersets to collect. ;

2. To invite to come together. (— ) ^tr^ 5S^j -?J-5' ?? LtP ^'^

1. The U. S. treasurer has called in the five-twenty bonds no\^^ due.

2. The Jewish Tlabbi called in some of his friends on the occ.ision

of the circumcision of his son.

Call in question, to = To express doubt or dissent; to treat as not

entitled to confidence. |5^i^-tr» l?-il^«'S.^. ^^
I will not call in qvcstion the views on the subject of taxation whicli
you have so abloly expressed.
Call loan = Money loaned on collaterals, on condition that it mny
demandiMt at any moment. -fiilSJ \iX.X.^ l?>jt t !!> 5 jljr.lt &t X 1?
 CAL C73]

The broker took the government bonds to sx bank and depositing

tliem as security borrowed 90 percent of their value, as a call
loan.

Call names, to = To apply opprobrious epithets to; to call by

reproachful appellations. M M' ^ » ^> U "^

His father punished him for calling names.

Call cff, to = To summon away ; to divert. ^f^Z » ^InJ-^i-LtJ'
Do not suffer anything to call q^joiir attention from your teacher.
Call of tlie house, (Legislative bodies) =: A calling over of the
iiames of members, to discover who is absent, or for other
purpose. |lJiiltT#-^l©^lrP?^'ai0^dg^lr^p5^
Call on, or upon, to = To make a short visit. Wf^t^ '^ btJjS^* :&

Social courtesy requires us to call on the family which has just

moved into this street.
fallout, to=l. To summon to fight; to challenge. 2. To summon
into service. {-) #Elr i'^mk) (H) . m^t ^mt
1. Mr. A. has called out Mr. B., for his abusive words. 2. The
state troops have been called out, to quell the insurrection.
Call over, to=To read or re]Deat in order. — /^{(tPJ^^% M^^^M^
The sergeant called over the names of the men in his company
every morning
Call the roll, to = To call over the list of names of persons belonging
to an organization, in order to ascertain who are present and
who are absent. 4^mkm^h^'X\i\JMXJfHk-&^^ 6
In the array, roll is called at reveille.

Call to account, to=To require one to give a statement; to call for

explanation or vindication of conduct. Mt^^ k M\i\ ^ h'XS' %

The assistant postmaster-general has been called to account for >

expending more money than Congress appropriated.

Call to mind, to = To recollect; to revive in memory. 'Hiilf » SS
t
The photographer often makes us call to mind some incident of
former intimacy with an absent friend.
Call to order, to = l. (Legislative and other assemblies.) To call
attention of the presiding officer to a violation of parliamentary
 [743 CAP

rales. 2. To make a formal opening of a public meeting. (--)

1. Mr. A. was called io order for using unparliamentary language,

in saying that Mr. C. was a demagogue. 2. Tlie tomperanco
meeting was by Mr. Jones.
ccdied to order

Call to remembrance, to=:To recall; to recollect, ilf^t"* ifS^t"

Aged persons often ccdl to remenibrance the scenes of their youth.

Call up, to = l. To bring into view or recollection. 2. To bring into

action or discussion. (— ) iRlf&t^^ilT^ C, tlf » 'lOtilt*
(n) MfitLmmiUit
1. Your letter ccdls vp many delightful memories of my visit at
your liouse. 2. Tlie bill concerning the currency was called 2ip
in Congress yesterday.

Calumet of peac3 = The pipe of peace. The calumet is used by

North American Indians as a symbol of peace and war.
To accept the calumet is to agree to the terms of peace
and to refuse it is to reject them. fii[fi©.?^Tfil^ -S'M^

Can tut = Can only; can barely; (denoting that this is all or tho
worst, that can happen.) (?5 ^I>7X L » l^i§ §' ^\ ir ^CO/;^
1 can hut lose a hundred dollars, if I buy the horse and he proves
to be worthless.
Canned goods = A general name for fruit, vegitables, meat, or fish
preserved in air-tight cans.
The use of canned, goods has become extensive.

Can not fcuj = C!an not avoid, or forbear; must (denoting a constraint
or necessity of some kind). -ti-^^i:ti}f> t Z) k^f 6i^
nr
From the evidence , I can not hut think tho man is guilty of
murder.
Canvassing a gent = A person who is engaged in soliciting subscribers
to a book, or periodical, or newspaper. '^^^^UMWiW^OM
Mr. B., the i)ublishcr, has many canvassing agents in the field.

Capillary attraction = The attraction which causes a liijuid to rise in

capillary tubes, or interstices, above its level outside.
^llH^^
 ^

^
CAR C75]

A spongG sucks up v/ater by capillarij attraction.

Capital crime = A crime punishable with cleatli. fcM* @JP]tt#-5

IMurdov in the first degree is a capital crime.

Cardinal points = The four intersections of the horizon with the meri-
dian, and the prime vertical circle, izg ij\ ^^^Oif^
The four cardinal points are called north, south, east, west.
Care nothing about, to = To be indifferent to. jti^il^ T\ t;?- ^M^
The lawyer's youngest son cares not Jang about his books.
Carried away = Delighted; well pleased. (U. S.) (S.) ^/^/^ < i^i;\

I was completely carriad aicay witli the music of the opera.

Carry all before one, to = To be eminently successful, or popular.

Mr. M., from Boston, has opened a dry goods store in the city,

and carries cdl before Jam.

Carry away, to (Xaut.) = To break off. tirZ*
The main topmast was carried aiuay in the storm.
Carry coals to Newcastle, to = To do something superfluous or un-
necessary ; to lose one's labor. ^M-^^^ ^T fj#it^^» *

To send tea to China would-be carrying coals to Newcastle.

Carry conviction, to = To cause to be believed; to convince, ii^fg-tf-

LIT. mm-^ V ^t,i^Lii'

That newspaper article carries conviction to all readers.

Carrying trade = The trade which consists in the transportation of

goods, by water, from one country or place to another. 3^f«^[^,

Carry into execution, to = To perform to execute, '^ff^ ;

The merchant had long planned to visit Europe, but wo.s not
able to carry his plan into execidion, till last summer.
Carry it, to=To prevail, ^o
When a man's passions carry it, he will suffer loss.

Carry matters with a high hand, t3 = To be arrogant, domineering,

tyrannical and the like. %WS.^^<^W^k^t ^ ^^f"»
mut
Barbarian conquerors have been apt to carry matters icith a Tdgli
hand.
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[76] CAS

Carry off, to = To kill, as a disease, ^^t* Cl^St

Yery many are ccirriedoffhj the yellow fever, every year, in Cuba.
Carry on, to = l. To promote, advance, or help forward to continuo. ;

2. To manage, or prosecute. (-) ji^fr5, B^i^t ^ MMt

(zi) mmt
1. It requires men and money to carry on the war. 2. My brother
has secured a man to carry on his farm for him.
Carry on, to=:To conduct in a rude manner; to be hilarious. %^^

. The young people sometimes carry on greatly, when they get toge-
ther.

Carry out, to = To put into execution ; to bring to a successful issue

to accomplish, "gfft^ f^WtT > ^fZt
The general carried out the plan of his campaign.
Carry over, to = To carry across; to transport from one place to
another. |i'^^
Tea is carried over from China to America in vessels.

Carry sail, to = To have more or less sail unfurled. |H.^^§ <*

It is not safe to carry too much sail in a storm.

Carry stock, to = To hold stock bought for a customer until the
customer is ready to take it or sell it said of a broker, ftfi % ;
\
Yr'hen a broker carries stocJc, he charges his customer interest on
the difTerence between cost and margin.
Carry the day, to=To succeed in a struggle or contest. S^J: tStr
The republicans carried the day in the presidential election.
Carry the wind, to = To toss the head as high as the ears, as a liorse.

My liorse has a habit of carrying the icind.

Carry through, to = To support to the end ; to sustain, or keep from

falling; to complete. -^-^T ^t . t^Ut . 7cJt
It takes from §3,000 to §3,500 to ca;-r^ a student /A)'Oi/(/A Yale
College.
Carry too far, to = To exceed the proper bounds; to persist in too
iiJ^Htff^* ^,b^kZ.n.6
long.
The Englishman carries his love of hunting too far.

Case in point, a= A fitting illustration; an illustrated example, ^f

 CAS [77]

The career of Abraham Lincoln is a case in point, showing that a

man may rise from the humblest station to the higliest.

0as8 stated or agreed on = A statement in writing of facts agreed

upon, and submitted to the courts for a decision of the legal
points arising on them. ^'S'l^,^^
Cash balance (Book-keeping) = The account standing on the debtor
side of the cash account. IE:^fi=:^©^?!^^(^fE©M)
My cash book shows a cash balance of $ 500 to-night.
Cash prices The price at which an article will be sold for immediate
payment. J^^Itit
Sometimes sellers of goods make a difference between the casJi
price, and the price asked if the goods are sold on credit.

Cash sales = Sales made for ready money, in distinction from those
on which credit is given. ^^^^
The merchant's casJi sales for the day were $ 200,
Cast about for,to=To seek for. |t^t"» 5^tr
The porter who was dismissed from the store has been casting
about for a situation ever since.

Cast anchor, to=To let go an anchor to keep a shij) at rest. Jx^^

The sailors. cas^ anclior in the bay of San Francisco.
Cast a sheep's eye, to=To give a modest, diffident look, or a loving
glance. ^^^X^^^. mt^'^i'^
As he rode in the car, the young man cast sheep's eyes on the
young lady by his side.

Cast a star upon, to = To speak slightingly or reproachfully of ; to

depreciate; to disparage. ^Lli"-* IS^t"
The newspaper cast a star upon the statesmanshij) of the presi-
dential candidate.
Cast aside, to = To dismiss or reject as useless or inconvenient. ;^^

The boy who cast aside the instructions of his teacher will nover
become learned.
Cast away, to (Naut.) — To wreck, as a ship. i|jfiQ^» Wi^T
A good many ships have been cast aicay in the Arctic ocean.
Cast down, to = l. To throw down. 2. To deject, or depress, as the
mind.^ {--)n^'mt. {zi)'sm%mt
y. Christian martyrs in Madagascar were cast doivn, from a high
precipice. 2. He was exceedingly cast doivn, by being cast out
 »

[78] CAS

from the presidency of the bank.

Cast eyes upon, to = To direct the eyes to-^vards, tl^|f Itlitl <
Looking about for a wife, he cast Ids eijes on dame Prissy.

Cast forth, to = To throw out or reject, as from an inclosed space ; to

emit, or send abroad. Jg J^' [fj t > ^Ui 9" . Hi t tii 1*
The volcano castfortli lava and ashes.
Cast in a different mold, to be = To be made after a different pat-
terns ; to be quite unlike. Sy^'j!;-Jt>7&^'.S>» 5 h t'^^Ql^""^
He is so unlike his brother in form and features and temperament,
that he seems to have been cast in a different mold.
Cast in one's lot with, to -To join ; to share in comraou with. /JOJl

We are forming a mining company ;

you would better cast in your
lot linth us.

Cast in the same mold = alike in natural traits of character, gt-'^"^

These two men were cast in the same mold.
Cast into the shade, to = To throw into comparative obscurity. 5^5:

General Grant's success in the war cast the other generals some-
Avhat into the shade.
Cast in the teeth, to = To retort reproachfully ; to upbraid ; to twit.

I cost his falsehood concerning my age in his teeth.

Castles in the air = Visionary projects ; schemes that have no solid

foundation. ^^mM. mum. '^mm-^m
Instead of plodding hard, he s]^ends his days in building castles in

the air.

Cast lots, to = To use or throw a die, or some other instrument bj

the unforeseen turn or position of which, an event is l)y pre-

vious agreement determined, ff^t -T'^ 5: Jx ^f -5 (^ 1: 5^ t" 6 /2 i?> )

When the hunting party returned from their expedition, they cast
lots to decide who should have the tent, which they had pur-
chased in common.
Cast off, to = To discard or reject ; to drive away; to put away; to
disburden, mfft. ^^^» KViiPt. fimt
"We are admonished not to cast oJJ fear, jior to restrain pra3-er.

Cast off trammels, to = To free one's self from restr;;iiit. >fi|#i:M"^">

 \

CAT [79]

At the last election Mr. B. cast off party trammels, and votscl tlio

independent ticket.
<«• J- W 6 ft.
Cast of the eye = Squint, fj^iji^

President Buchanan had a very noticeable cast of one eye.

Cast on, to = To refer, or re-sign to; to charge upon. f£"^^ ^'j'

mr
We are directed to cast our cares on the Lord, for he careth for us.
Cast one's self on, to=.To resign or yield one's self to the disposal of,

without reserve. CD t V it r ii;i]> t #

The priso]ier confessed his crime, and cast Jdmsejf on the mercy of
the court.

Cast or throw into prison, to = To imprison. ^[LixT^ ^Mt

Cast out, to = To reject, or return out; to send forth. j^tBt"^ ^0%
mmt. fit
And Sarah said to Abraham, Cast out the bondwoman and her
son.
Cast up, to — To compute to reckon, ff.^"^
;

When the man cast wp his family expenses for the year, he v/a3
much surprised at the amount.
Cast young, to — To miscarry. M^^f"
It is uncommon for a healthy animal to cast Iter young.
Catch a crab, to = To fall backward by missiug a stroke. (S) ^ |:j^
In was my misfortune to catch a crab in the last spurt.
Catch a glimpse of, to=:To get a hurried view of. ^—^^'f
I can not describe the bird, for I only caurjld a glimpse of it as it

flew among the trees.

Catch a Tartar, to = To lay hold of or encounter a person, who
proves too strong for the assailant. £.!?t 0:^ it^^ia^^lJCd^ll^'

Louis Napoleon declared war against Germany, and caught a

Tartar.
Catch a weassl asleep, to=:To find a person careless, or off his guard.
A(^^fflrt^:lltUl-j:^;t^il4.
(S)
The stock brokers did not corner Mr. A. as they purposed ; you
don't catcli a weasel asleep.

Catch at, to — To endeavour to seize eagerly or quickly. ^jliC^iit^

 [803 CEN

He was ashamed of his fault, and willing to catch at any excuse,

for the purpose of extenuating it.

Catch cne napping, to=To gain an advantage over one, through his
inattention. A©^'2S:tJ^^ tXH^i: tStf
The tradesman who does not read the news-paper will bo canrjht
napping by people who do.

Catch sight of, to = To gain a view of. M.6^ WlU

After being out twenty days, we caught sight-oi land.

Catch the ear, to = To engage and attach. 'I^^ t» 'US < -5

His homely, unpretending style, and his pleasing address catch the

ear of the people.

Catch the eye, to = To gain the notice ; to attract the attention. ;^.^

As I Avas passing by the market, this fine fowl caught my eye.

Catch the idea, to = To apprehend the meaning; to understand, ^t

I endeavored to explain to my gardener the mauuGr in v/hich I

wished garden laid out, but lie did not catch my idea.
my
Catch the point, to==To apprehend the meaning. M'^^^^^M^
I did not catch the point of the newspaper article on party leaders.
Catch up, to=To cease to be behindhand ; to overtake, iify < » Tk

The boy who was absent from school a week has caught up with

his class.
Catch up, to = To snatch to take up suddenly, -^(iTlltXo » '^f^Ml^
;

As soon as I saw the deer, I caught up my gun and fired.

Catch with chaff, to = To deceive easily. ^I, < Jf^^ <
Mr. A. is a shrewd man, he is not to be caugld icith chaff.
Cental system = The method of buying and selling
by tlie hundred
weight. Ifrf?-/ Y\iX.Xllllt6m
Center in, to = To have its center or principal point ; to be concent-

rated in. \:^>iL^Zt

The opposition to education centers in the ignorant class.

Centrifugal force = T]iat force by which a body moving in a curve,

tends to tly off from the axis of motion, in a tangent to the

periphery of tlie curve. ^-i!.«:/j

Centripetal force — That force which draws a body towards some

 CPIA [81]

body as a center. j^^it^iJ

Ceriified check=A bank check, the validity of which is certifioci by

the bank on which it is drawn, -^njf^^fx^^
The traveler took several certified checks for use in his journey.

arms
Cessation of (Mil.) = An armistice, or truce, agreed to by the
commanders of armies, to give time for a capitulation, or for
other purposes, f^l^
The commaudiug generals of both armies agreed to a cessation

of arms for the burial of the dead.

Chalk out, lo==To lay out; to draft; to describe. ixli"f ^ T@^Ih

<» mMt. mmt
Mr. A. has clialked out a plan for bridging the rail-road crossing.
Challenge the array, to (Law) = To except to the whole panel of
jarors ; to claim that none of the jurors shall sit in trial. ^'1;^

Clicdlenginrj tlie array is made either by reason of the partiality of

the sheriff or his uuderofficer who arrayed the panel, or for
some other cause.
Chamber of commerce = A committee appointed to take cognizance of
matters affecting the general or special interests of trade, to
memorialize government, to diffuse useful information, &g. f^^
trmrx
Chancellor cf the exchequer = A member of the British cabinet iipon
whom devolves the charge of the public income and expenditure.

Change hands, to = To change owners. ^±1:©'^

The house on the corner has changed hands again.
Cha,nge one'.s quarters, to = To take another temporary residence. ^
The death of the printer made it necessary for his family to change
their quarters.
Chance of survivorsLip -- Tlie chance that one individual of a given
age [as, 20 years] lias of surviving anotlier of a given age [as, G'J

years]. ^ ^iO^H^M '^^^ I b ^^f^t^ tV^S.lO'Mbly

Chapter of accidents, a= A list or record of accidents. "^f^^Hflt,

Their journey to the seaside was quite a chapter cf' accidents.

 C823 CHU
Cheap as dirt— Very cheap; lov/-priced in comparison with the
value.
Strawberries are now so abundant in market that they are cheap
as dirt. njJiHX. ^15^ it
Cheek by jowl = In familiar proximity close. ili£^ Z ^ W.t^l^'^ Z>
;

I saw (he senator and the postmaster check hy joicl with each other
at the caijitol.
Child of fortune = One peculiarly prosperous and successfuL #5^0

The successful candidate for the office is a child of fortune in Ins

birth, his early advantages, and his uniform attainment of tho

honors which he has sought.

Chime in with, to = To agree with; to harmonize with. ^^» M^*
At the marriage-feast, the gaiety of the guests chimed in iciih the
happiness of the bride.
Chip of the old block = A sou having the characteristics of his father.

He is a chip of the old block.

Choke damp = Carbonic acid. jJ^Ei%^

Choke off, to = To get rid of ; to stop one's talliing. (S.) ^H" 6 » 1^

I choked c>ft\\e book-agent by informing him that I liad an engage-

ment at that hour.
Chop logic, to = To give back and forth, as argunients, without prov-

Some metaphysical argumentation is merely cliopijinrj logic.

ChDOse sides, to^^To select parties for competition in any exercise.

The lads in the school chose sides for a game of ball.

Chronic disease = A disease which is inveterate or of long continu-

ance. 'I£.2iE» 'M-^
Consumption is generall}' a chronic disease.

Church session = A body of elders elected by the members of a parti-

cular church. -H^^

Church triumphant = The clmrcli in heaven, enjoying a state of

triumph, her warfare being over: distinguished from the cimrch

miiitaut, which is still engaged in warfare on earth. Htj^KX^
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Circulating medium = That wliicli is commonly received as the re-

presentative of the value of articles bought and sold, and is

used in making exchange coin and ; bank-notes or othor paper

convertible into coin on demand; currency, fjft'^^^^ ?1S
Circumstantial evidence (Law) = Evidence obtained from circum-
stances wliich necessarily or usually attend facts of a particular
nature; evidence not direct and positive. RO^^iS ^S#^f^.
Cits a case, to = To name a case or event, in illustration. 0!l J: 51 <
The physician cited the case of the man shot in the bowels and
recovering, in proof that such Avound is not always fatal.
Civil action or suit (Law) = A legal process or suit to recover pro-
perty or to obtain damages and the like— distinguished from
criminal action. Kiiflf^
The man who was injured by the collision of the cars has brought
a civil suit against the railroad company for damages for in-

juries.

Civil authorities = The persons w^ho exercise power in a state or

nation; the officers of government. ^rJ* ^SC'bCj^'B ^ EI/j'JUX

CivilIaw = Tlie ancient Koman law, with the modifications thereof

which have been made in the different countries into which that
law has been introduced, ^.^f^., ^fi
Civil list = l. The civil officers of governments, as judges, embassa-
dors, secretaries, &c. 2. Hence the appropriations of public
ipaoney for the support of civil officers. More recently in
England the civil list embraces only the expenses of the reigning
monarch's household. (-) 3^"^, (H) ^Ifl. (-J^MKXKt)

Civil power = Civil government

government by law and according
;

to the constitution as distinguished from military government.

m^(%mtm.mLx^s.)
The king has sought to render the military independent of the
civil poicei\

Civil war = A v/ar between difie rent sections or parties of the same
country. ^|L
Civil year =-- The year which any nation h;is adopted for the com-
putation of time, f^^
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In Western nation the civil year consists of 365 days, witli an

additional day in leap year.
Claim relationship with, to = To assert family connection. )£^^yii

A man spoke to me on the street, and claimed relationship luith me.

Clap hold of, to=To seize roughly or suddenly. :^ 4^ L < ^11 ^f^^lf

The policeman clapped hold of liim, just as he was making off with
my watch.
Clap on, to=^To add or put on quickly. ^;t/>-e^{i L^flM: <
I caught the humming-bird, by dapping my hand on it, while it

was hovering over a honeysuckle.

Clap together, to = To put together with a quick motion. (S.) ^-^

The carpenter spread glue on the two pieces of board, and clapped
them together.

Classical tripos examination = The fmal university examinations for

classical honors. ^^^ ^ f •; .y^f'k^H^Xti^XW^^^^^^''^

Claw off, to (Naut.) = To turn to windu-ard and beat, to prevent fail-

ing on a lee shore. MJl'^^(i'ClS|i1~

The wind chopped about and blew directly towards the shore, and
the schooner had to daw off.

Clean hands = Free from guilt. '(^^^16^ %M^

In the investigations into the alleged dishonesty of some of the
merchant's clerk, Mr. T. will come out with clean hands.
Clear as crystal=Yery clear ;
jierspicuous ;
(said of a writer's style).

In the expression of his thought, Macaulay is as dear as crystal.

Clean out, to = To ruin or make bankrupt any one to take all he ;

has, by purchase, chicane or force. (S.) ^^WiM^X^tSs -'^

The police cleaned out the gamblers in A. street, last night.

Clear a chip at the custom-house, to = To exhibit the required papers,

give bonds, and get permission to sail. >jiZ'-^^S!'M#?rT^ LX

Clear a ship for action, to = To remove all encumbrances from the

decks, and prepare for an engagement. ^^ji±,7J l^M^^^ ^C Ui^'^,
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The sJiip teas cleared for action at tlie battle of the Nile.
Clear as noon-day = Perfectly intelligible. ^X BJ^
I did not understand his strange behavior, but now it is dear as
noon-day ; he is insane on that one subject.
Clsar away, to = To remove. !^ t -^ ^
The Postmaster-General's statement will dear aivay some mis-
apprehention.
Clear of = Bid of ; free from, ^^t^h ^t>
The city is now dear of indebtedness.
Clear ofior away, to=l. To become freefrom clouds or fog. 2. To
remove; to discharge, as debt. (— )3-|^t6»^^ir^p^,(r)^

1. It looks now as though it would dear o^'soon.

Clear out, to = To depart; to quit the town. ^;-6 . Hi5l^»tPirji
m<
After the exposure of his bad conduct, he deared oicf.

Clear the land, to (Naut.) — To gain such a distance from shore as

to have open sea-room, and be out of danger from the land.
m^^m^ (m^^-ftm^o m^^miz)
Clear the track, to = To get out of the way. (S.) j^'-^'^ tt -5 » ®< »

" Clear the track there," said the baggage-man, as he wheeled his
track along the platform.

Clear up, to=l. To become fair. W^^)]t.^6

1, We can not take the drive till the weather dear up.
2. Q^o make plain and clear to the understanding.

2. White, the Shakespearean scholar, has done much to dear tip

some obscure j^assages in Shakespeare's plays.

Clinch an argument, to=To establish an argument; to make it

conclusive, i^^^.^i^ir 51f^^ "T^ ^ ^ /2 £> Ltr

The speaker clinched his argument for the control of the Indians by
the war department, by referring the murders commited by the
Ute Indians.
Clip the wings of, to — To invalidate; to cripple. zlMi^K'^'^h

The merchant made large plans for business, but the want of
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capital dipped the icings of Ms attempt.

Close at hand=Near, (in time or distance). j£ t ^'^ bfZ^

The winter is close at hand.

Close breeding or iu and in breeding = Breeding between animals

nearly akin. M.m&^m^WiO^:^y^.mt-M^mm^ b '^ilHi^

Good stock raisers do not recommend dose hreeding.

Clcse in upon, to = To inclose; to confine by surrounding. Ultr*

Darkness dosed in upjon the party, while they were on the lake.

Close out, to = To sell all the stock in store. (S.) \^7)^u'^^M^

whole stock this week, to

We advertise that we shall c7o.se oid our

make room for new goods.

to = To meet, as waters, above an object and hide it from
Close over,
sight. ^M{^*MSt>
The collision so disabled the vessel, that in a few hours she sank,
and the waters dosed over it.

Clcse quarters = nearness; near together; a crowded condition-

In some part of the city, people lived in very dose quarters.

Cloceted with, to be = To confer with; to have

a private interview
with, zmmt.z^'^t
The secretary of the treasury w^as dosded icith the President this
morning, and it is surmised that some new financial measure is
proposed.

Close to = Adjoining; near..^ < .^ t ^

A flower sprang up, dose to the wall.

Close to the wind (Naut.) = Directed as nearly as possible to tho

point from which the wind blows. M.(OPX^^^^ h'C f^UkU^ <

The ship sailed c7o.se to the icind.

Close iipon = Followh)g soon ;

directly after. Mk^LX^'^'t^
Close upon the famine came the pestilence.

Close with, to = l. To accede to ; to consent or agree to. 2. grapple

with. (-) k-^A.r.Z%tAr.W€t. (H) ^¥6mf

1. The Spaniard dosed tcith the terms on which the new house
was ofie).'ed to him.
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Close measure = The measure of lengtli and surface by which cloth is

inGasurod and sold. For this object the standard yard is usually
divided into quarters and nails . g^^ I: S 6 M
^ :^ ij^w ®K^
Coasting trade = Tlie trade which is carried on between different
ports of the same country, as distinguished from foreign trade.

Coasting vessels = Vessels engaged in the coasting trade. '}^'M^^j

Cock and bull story = An unlike:-^- story; a tedious, trifling story.

That narrative of his fight with two lions is a code and bull siory.

Cock of the walk = Chief person ; one without rival ; a leader. ^^Sp,

He is the cock of the lualk here.

Cock of the roost = Chief person; master-s^Dirit ; leader of a party.

Cohesive attraction = Attraction between ultimate particles of matter,

causing simply a union of those particles. tk^^^A tl
Cohesive attyadion hold gases and charcoal in union.

Coin money, to = To gain wealth rapidly. iS li d^^ ^ §|<

Since he commenced that business, he has been coining money.
Cold as a stone = Exceedingly cold. t^^X J'li*^
My feet were cold as a stone when I got out of the sleigh.
Collateral security = Security for the performance of convenants, or
the payment of money, besides the principal security. U]'JM

Collect one's thoughts, to=^To reflect. ^^'"f'^Ill^,^

Give me time to collect my thoughts, and Iwill tell you in what play
of Sliakspeare the quotation is found.

C30I as a cucumber = Refreshingly cool; self-possessed. |^^>,^pl^»

Sitting under the shade of this tree, I am as cool as a cucumher

this hot day.
Come ahout, to = To occur in the order of things; to take place.

How did the figliting between these two boys come about ?
Oome across, to = To meet with; to fall in with. |ll#.^.?ili^t'
cavie across this quotatiofrom St.n Augustine, in my readinsc
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yesterday.
Come across the mind, to=To enter the mind, iii- l2t A5 » H>t>

Mr. A. was about to drive to the next town, when it came across
Ms mind, that the bridge had been carried away by the freshet.
Come after, to = 1. Follow. 2. To come to obtain. (— )FJ^»$S<

1. July comes after June. 2. You can have the booh, if you 'uill

come after it.

Come at, to = 1. To reach; to arrive within reach of; to gain. 2.

To come forward, in attach. {—)Mt^M -5 1) < ^ (H) 1^0 t>^ »

1. One will come at the best results in life, by cultivating the

meekness and obedience. 2.
spirit of One day my neighbor's
dog came at me, and threw himself on my chest.

Come away, to=To depart to leave. ^ ^tt{^^^ <; ^

There were few remaining in the opera-house, when I came cnvcnj.

Come between, tD = l. To occur between. 2. To separate; to

estrange. (— ) Rfl Kt ® -5 » (Zl) ^ij oMt. WM t
1. The school vacation comes hcticeen June and September. 2.

Something I do not know what, came hetween the two friends.

Come by, to = To obtain; to gain; to acquire. f3=5 >^^ »^I;^A

How did you come hy this book ?

Come down, to = To give money ; to pay. (S) ^^^ 5 » f5 i:.
When he began business, his father came clown handsomely.
Come forth, to = To come out from a state of confinement, non-
development, and tlie like. {ij-t??i$ S

In the spring time, the chipmunk comes forth from its hole.

Come forward to - To make progress to advance.

,
1" » <^ Jii ^ ; ^ H
The grass is comiiuj forward fast, this spring.

Come home, to = l. To come close to touch the feelings, interest or ;

reason to affect deeply. 2. To be loosened from the ground

;

(Naut.). (-) •fi^vji!;< *ii> 1^53-5 »Si<i^^'L tr»(r:) T*^^=?tk

1. The horrors war come home to Americans in tiie time

oi of the

rebellion. 2. The anchor comes home.

Come in, to == To become fashionable to be brouglit into us. ; ^[Z
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The present clinging style of dress came in about two years ago.
Come in for, to = to appear and claim a share of. ^OXB^'^^M^
All who take part in capturing a vessel, come 171 for a share of the
prize money.
Come in its turn, to = To come in its due order o* succession. /IH^

In a large class lit school eaca pupil's recitation comes in its turn.

Come in sight. to=-To come Into view. M^t ^

Aftei' Tve had been on the ocean ten daj's, land came in sight.

Coms into, to = To join with; to take part in; to agree to. I/Cjll^i

Sweden and Holland cams info a triple alliance with England

against France in 166S.
Come into collision, to- To run into with force. W^T
The freight train coine into collision with the passenger train, in
going round : curve.

Come into play or operation, to=To come into use; to be used or

employed. Filh^lt M^Tlt^i^)^'^ h ^
In time of war, the muskets which had been stored in the arsenals
come into j^lay.

Come into possession, to=To acquire to ; obtain. ^^ , pf^:^ f- ^^ ^

The United States came into possession of Louisiana by purchase
from France.
Come near, to = l. To approach in place. 2. To be equal to. (—

1, came near Farmington on our return from the tower on

"^Ve

Talcott Monntaii'. 2. It is a question whether the modern

works of art and poem come near the ancient masterpieces.
.

Come off, to = To be performed, '^ff £> <5 » ® 'S -tJ-

Did the play which was advertised come off at the theatre last
night ?

Come of, to = l. To be related to, or descended from. 2, To

result from. (-) i 5 [li-J, tbW6 IMWu (r.) a: b 'it^^t
1. He comes of gentle blood. 2. He would go on t]iin ice, and
this wetting in the cold water comes of\ns, folly.
Come on, tc = To approach; to advance; to progress. $£ 4: 5
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The summer comes on apace.

Come or go in at one ear and go out at the other, to = To receive no
lodgment in the memory; to be immediately forgotten. fE!]jg.{('C

What you told me icent in at one ear and out at the otiier.

Came out, to = l. To become public; to appear; to be published.

2. To end or come to an issue. 3. To be introduced into
society ;
(said of a young lady). (— ) ^KlU^.S^lf^I^-^ ^ ^ *
iZl)m^^:^^J^^t. (H)3eFgt|S-tl2^Tai^'
1. My book will come out at the next Christmas holidays. 2.

How did you come out with your investment in the silver mine.
o. Before a young lady's first appearnce in general society,

which is called her coming out, she is not seen at parties, except
in her father's house.

Come round, to = l. To recurregularly. (— ) ^|tOrtB5»M6**

In the paper mill, in adjoining tovy-n, pay-day comes round mon-

thly.
2. To recover, or revive, (n) f^B-t >M^ t
He is very sick, but, with good treatment and nursing, will comQ
round.

Come short, to=To be deficient ,

to fail 'K^t .MVA 6M^^t
I fear I shall coyne short in my cash receipts this month.
Come to, to = 1. To recover consciousness. 2. To amount to. (—
^^t.l>'Jtii5» (zDIIJI t^l^
1. Yesterday she fainted, but soon came Co. 2. The yearly taxes

on ray property come to a largo sum.

Come to a crisis, to = To arrive at the point of necessary termination
or change, the decisive or turning point. :f£<i^ig 5

Political aflairs in America came to a crisis, at the bre ilang out of

the civil war.

Como to a head, to = l. To suppurate, as a boil 2. To dovelope to

a culminating point ; to mature. (—) Hg ^ .^i ^ . (l^) r^^t

1. The boil has come to a head.
2. After weeks of secret preparation, the plot to kill the Tsar

ca}ne to a head.

Cjme to an end, to = To cease; to stop, -f.?^* ±tr

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The wicked career of the thief came to an end at his arrest.

Come to an untimely end, to=To die prematurely. ^flh^KM

He was the hope of the family, a young man of fine promise, but
he came to an untimely end by the accidental discharge of a fow-
ling-piece.
Come to a stand-still, to=To be stopped ; to cease. Jt ^ 5 sM\5?
Work on the track of the new railroad has come to a stand-still for
lack of funds.
Come to blows, to = To quarrel to the extent of violence; to engage

in combat. mtlKWS^s M%hX>liC7kS^

The two boys disputed about the ownership of the book, and at
last came to blows.

Come to grief, to=To meet with an accident; to be ruined or des-

troyed. (S) :r^}g<^mKms^s^i^'^t^ h6

Come to the window, and see how your little girl has come to

grief.

Come to an nnderstanding, to = Mutually to understand or agree

upon. 32:^'^:&t.^.#Mt!:TUf^^
The city officers and the railroad company have come to an under'
standing, in regard to the Main Street crossing.

Come to hand, to = To be received; to be taken into possession. ^

Your letter came to hand yesterday.
Ccme to life, to=To revive to come to. ; ^5i^
After being in the water a long time, he was in a state of suspend-
ed animation, but finally came to life.

Come to light, to = To appear; to be disclosed or made public. ^

Since the defaulting cashier left town, many new cases of his dis-
honest transactions have come to ligJit.

Come to naught, to=To fail; not to succeed. ^J^hT^ UMK

mt
The project of a horse railroad from the depot to the adjoining
town came to naught.
Come to one's knowledge, to=To become matter of information or

knowledge; to be made known to one. C^stl^^ ^^M€

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It has come to my Jcnoivledge that the principal of the school intends

to resign at the close of the term.
Come to pass, to = To occur; to take place. tB^, IH^^
We can not foretell what will come to pass in the next century.
Come to terms, to=To make terms; to make an agrcemout; to
agree. ^^^fSLt. '^Mt
In the matter of house-rent I have come to terms with him.

Come to the ears of, to=To be communicated to. 0I^(/J1A'5 > It^

When the intelligence of the son's idleness came to the ears of his
father, he removed him from school.
Come to the front, to = To come forward prominently; to be come
the subject of public discussion. ^ffi^^6* ^MWXW^'^f<^M

The question of the currency seems likely to come again to the

front in the U. S. Congress.
Come to the gallows, to = To be executed for crime. lf®Sii®A
If that bad boy does not mend his ways, he will be likely to come
to the gallows.

Come to the point, to=To speak on a subject without superfluous

words. mmKm^>^ itiI{(^M®i:i?:<
I will come to the point.

Come to the rescu3, to=To aid to help. i5:^» <

; ^
The bay was being teased by his companions, when his elder
brother came to the rescue.

Come to the same thing, to = To be the same ; to give the same

result, [^t, 5il[Rl— CD^
It comes to the same thing, whether a column of figures is added
from the bottom upward or from the top downward.
Come under the head of, to = To be reckoned among; to be classed
with. rl^t. 0^UtA6» COr^iiCWC-^^Z
Tea and sugar come under the head of groceries.
Come upon, to = To light upon to find unexpectedly;
; to meet with.
111. ^:^&taiJjr. {ilPt«-r. it^
In reading the Bible, I came upon this verso.
Comeupon the parish, town, &c., to=To become so poor as to be
supported at public exjpenso. g§|U"C^I5'^'f5:B J:i)T[I<*% S
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No one M'islies to come upon the parish.

Come upon the stage, to=To appear npon tlie scene of action;
to figure in public td.'^(DMmi^'SLO^ llHt^fdl^tiiCT
life.

The men who came on the stage, in the time of Queen Elizabeth,
were bold, original, and many of them, great men.
Come up to, to = To rise to. {(t^ -5 » WSilT
The writer of the poem did not come up to the dignity of tho
subject.
Come up to the chalk, to=Not to disappoint. (S) M^^^flT* ^
Great expectations were raised by Courtney's early successes in
rowing, but he has not come up to the chalk.
Come up with, to=To overtake. ilfif<
I came tip ivith him at his own door.
Commanding view = A view that has much within the sphere of
vision, ^m. m^iicA6m^
The tower on the mountain affords a commanding vleio of the
valley.

Commercial world =The people engaged in commerce, or t! 3 ex-

change of merchandise on a large scale, between different places
or communities. ]gi|tt#» —^W^'B-
Commissioned officer (Mil.) = An officer who has a commission, that is,
one who receives his appointment and authority from the civil
—
power, in distinction from a warrant officer who receives his
appointment and authority from a commissioned officer, rfs

All military men above the rank of lieutenant, inclusive, are com'
missioned officers ; the rest are warrant officers.
Commit a bill = To refer or intrust it to a committee or others, to bo
considered and reportad. ^#t^X^^^®M#t^3CMLtP
Committee en ways and means = Persons appointed in a legislative
body to provide means for raising money. ^-^ IC X ^ II i^i§

Commit to memory, to = To learn by heart, or so as to repeat fr m

memory to memorize, ^/u'f^ fEU.f.JltlST
When we hear a public address that has been committti *^
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memoTTj, we naturally look over the speaker's shoulder, to see liis

prompter.
Commit to the hands of, to = To intrust to; to give in charge ([C^

The professor wrote a letter to his brother, and committed it to the

hands of a friend who was goiDg to his brother's house.

Common carrier (Law) = One who undertakes, for hire, to transport

goods from one place to another. ^mW^^A.

A common and injuries to goods,
carrier is liable for all losses
except those which hare happened in consequence of the act of

God, or of the enemies of the country, or of the owner of the

property himself.
Common consent = General agreement. -^Wl^^Mx ^A^IrJ®

By common consent the birds on the park are not molested.

Common law = The unwritten law; that body of rights, rules and
maxims concerniug persons and property which have authority
by reason of long usage and universal reception, in distinc- —
tion from the written or statute law. ^'f^^^ ^35C^
Murder is an offense against the common laia.

Common pleas = One of the three superior courts of common law at

Westminster (Eng.), whose jurisdiction is confined to civil

matters. Courts of this name exist in several of the United

States, with both civil and criminal jurisdiction, ^^ij^l^fi
mm^cx). ^m^i^w^ (ti^ii^x)
Wt
Common prayer = The liturgy of the Protestant Episcopal church.

Common school =A school maiatained at the public expense, and

open to all. ^^./]^^1le
Common sense = 1. Such ordinary supply cf intelligence, that if a
person be deficient therein, his is considered foolish. 2. Native
practical intelligence, (emphasizing the noun). (— ) %^^ %^s
1. The chiklven of tliat family are deficient in common sense ; they
can not learn to read. 2. Jfe has the remarkable combination
of great learning and excellent common s^nsc.

C:mmon time (Mil.) = The time of marching, in which ninety steps,

each of twenty-eight inches, are taken in one minute. ^^i£

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Common time is the ordinary time of marcliing.

Commune with one's own heart, to=To reflect; to meditate by onc'a
self ; to busy one's self witli one's tliouglits. ^i^T^^ b ^.tE

In time of affliction, it is well to commune luith one's own hearty and

be still.
Compare notes, to = To exchange opinions, &c., in order to learn ono
another's views. 'S.l>K M^W. Wi^M'^^'^Wiit
Alter visiting Europe, Mr. A. and Mr. B. were accustomed to
compare notes whenever they met.
Complimentary ticket. = One given as an expression of regard,

courtesy, or praise. #JJIJAii'^.«iSi§^2]^-

The committee gave me a complimentary ticket to the course of

lectures.

Component part = One of the part of which anything is composed.

Quartz is a component part of granite.

Composed of, to be = to be made up to be formed by uniting two or
;

more things, and the like. X. 5 » i: I^ t M.^ t'

/) ^
A deputation was formed, composed of members of the leading
mercantile firms.
CompDunding a felony = The act of a party immediately aggrieved,
who agrees Avith a thief or other felon that he will not prosecute
him, on condition that he return to him the goods stolen, or

who takes a reward not to prosecute. ^Ifl (-^ < Wt^flli) O^

Compounding a felony is an indictable offense, punishable by fine

and imprisonment.
Compound interest = That which arises from the principal
interest

with the interest added; interest on interest. H'Mf'JS.TC^'J £

Condemned cut of one's own mouth = Testifying against one's self;

having said or admitted something which shows one to be guilty

or wrong. Q £,|p^ ^ ^ )£^ < «^.t t ^ ^l2-ti'»e.t^-0#i:

By admitting that opium smoking is injurious and wrong, the man

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wlio indulged in tho practice was condemned out of his oivn

mouth.
Condition, to = To require to pass a new examination, as a condition
of remaining in the class or college. f^^[R]|^^< iltWl^UlIC^

Henry was absent from college several weeks on account of weak

eyes, and being unable to pass the examination at the end of the
3'ear, he luas conditioned.

Conditions of sale = The terms on which it is proiwsed to sell pro-

perty at auction. HMfl^.f^^

The conditions of scde of this property requires the cash to be paid
down.
Confidential communication =x\. statement or matter of information
furnished to another in confidence or secrecy, and not to be
disclosed ;
— especially a statement made to one's professional
adviser, as a laAvyer, physician, &c. li^C^fl^'S^j^^®?!'^-
Before his trial, the bank robber made a confidential communiccdion
to his lawyer concerning the crime.
Conflicting evidence = Evidence opposing or contrary to that pre-
viously given. Wi^m.^ t IxMfj^ t 6 m^
There was so much conflicting evidence, that the jury disagreed.
Confusion worse confounded = Confusion increased. fi^/aigli.iliQ'

mi
The chairman's attempts to introduce order into the assembly,

only made confusion icorse confounded.

Congressional district = A political division of a state, entitled to a
representation in Congress (U. S.). 'X<Mt.XW^^\XWi±^''!^

Conjure up, to = To raise up or briug into existence without reason,

or by unnatural means, /f ^
71 £* e) ^P # <D ^-gc K^ "C # % ^b
Itwas a very simple thing in itself,— that boat-ride and the story ;

which she has conjured up about it, is as improbable as any

story in the Arabian Nights.
Connive at, to = To fail or forbear, by intention, to see a fault. 3g

It is feared that a policeman connive cd the fight.

Conscious of, to te = To know and recognize tho acts and affections
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of one's own mind. If @ ^^

The man said that he was conscious of a desire and intention to

treat his adopted son as well as he treated the one born to

him.
Conservative party = One of the two great political parties, dis-
tinguished for its adherence to established institutions and
prerogatives. •^^^
Consistently with = Agreeably to. Ht Hi^T . )f ^ ^ -5 5 &t M ^
The drunkard does not live consistently ivith the laws of health.
Consist in, to = To be constituted by to have foundation, or subst-
;

ance in ; to lie in. (/cffi b » ^^^T

Lying consists in uttering what is false, with the intent to de-
ceive.

Consist of, to -To be composed, or made up of. X b}^6 ^^)^X.^

This book consists of phrases, which have their own peculiar

meaning.
Contents of the larder, the = The articles of food which one has in
the house. ^^^Zh6
-Muh
The contents of the larder would not allow the captain to invite the
colonel to dine with him after the parade.

Contingent use=A use made dependent on a future event. Jlf i^^

By his will, his wife has the immediate use of the house and
and the contingent use of certain bank stock.
furniture,
Contraband of war = Goods which neutrals are prohibited from carry-
ing during war to the belligerent parties, or which a belligerent
has, by the law of nations, the right of preventing a neutral from
furnishing to an enemy, and which are liable to seizure and
confiscation. ^^*Bfija
Warlike munitions are naturally contraband of loar.
Contrary to all expectation — Difie rent from what was universally
expected or contrary to ij. H A^B^fi^l^CbX*^!? 3^"
h t,*

Contrary to all expectation, the crop of tobacco proved to be very

large this year.
=
Convertible terms "Words or forms of expressions that may be
interchanged. mj%Wumr.^^\yXmi>m-^^B
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Dictionary and Lexicon are convertible terms.

Convulse with laughter, to -To cause to laugh immoderatoly. %f^

The lecturer convulsed his audience ivith laugJder, by his stories and
witticisms.
Cook one's goose, to = To kill or ruin a porson. At^t^lfiM

This infection of yellow fever will cook Ids goose for him.
Cook up, to = To concort or prepare; to tamper with or alter, f^ty

The treasurer cook up the accounts of the company.

Cool off, to = To lose the heat of excitement or passion; to become

more moderate. J'^^OIT^ilStr
In a fit of displeasure, the cabinet officer resigned, but after he
had cooled off he regretted his hasty action.
Cool one's heels, to = To wait. f# » i'jsL o t
The senator will have plenty of time to cool his heels before his bill

passes the senate.

Co-operative store = A store established by operatives on the prin-
ciple of joint-stock associations. The members or stockholders
make their family purchases at the store and participate in ih©
profits. y^%'^JB
Co-opercdive stores were started to escape paying exorbitant com-
missions to middle-men.

Cope with, to=To strive or contend on equal terms, or with success;

to match. ll^ffr>E!SiJ(r.f.l@;t.
The Hindoo coolie is not able to cope icith the fair superior China-
man of the straits settlements. The rebels, having few troops,
could not cope with the Governments.
Corresponding month = The month occupying the same place in tho
year; tho month of the same name. |rJ^
The corresponding month of last year, was much colder than
this.
A rich catton-manufacturcr. %'^<D\%^iWSl'i.
Cotton-lord =
tho
Couucilcf war -An assembly of officers called to consult with
commaudcr-in-chief, in regard to measures of importance. %
Count for anything, to=To incvoaso or add to tho strength or
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influence. iJ^m^ ^^MoXiJ h 6.^K±0

Local service in a subordinate position seldom counts for amjtliing,
in securing promotion to the highest office.
Count in, to = 1. To declare elected by a fraudulent counting of the
votes ; (U. S.) 2. To reckon among the numbers. (— :^^©
)

1. It is believed by many, that the sheriff was counted in, at the

late election. 2. If you are making up a part;^ for a sleigh-

ride, you may count me in.

Count on or upon, to=To rely upon ; to trust to ; to expect, f^)^^,

Mr. F. bought land for building lots on the hill, counting on the
growth of the city in that direction.
Count noses, to = To count the numbers of a division. J:^-5»^ ^
When noses ivere counted in the House of Lords, on the compensa-
tion bill, it was found to be rejected by 282 to 51.

Count out, to=l. To declare not elected, by a fraudulent counting

of the votes, (U. S.) 2. To reject, or fail to reckon in any
enumeration. (-^) nW^^tU bM-^Xmrn^ tr^^mZ L^m
1. Mr. T. and his friends think that he was unjustly counted out
in the last election. 2. Count me out from the fishing party for
to-morrow.
Course of events = Orderly progress of events ; customary or establish-
ed seqiience of events, g 0!$ ©^» iitM® ilfr
" When, in the course of human events, it becomes necossary for
one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected
them with another, respect to the opinions of mankind requires
that they should declare the causes which impel them to the
separation," (Declaration of Independence, U. S.)
Course of things == The condition of things ; the movement and
direction which affairs have. ^^>^^
The coMrse o/ ^/iiwf/s in the money market indicates, that interest
will soon be reduced.
Court of record = A court whose acts and judicial procoediugs are
enrolled on parchment or in books for a perpetual memorial.
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Most of the courts in the United States are now courts of

record.

Courts of admiralty = Courts having cognizance of questions arising

out of maritime affairs, and of crimes committed on the high
seas. In England these courts are held before the Lord High
Admiral or his deputy. In America, there is no admiralty court
distinct from others, but the cognizance of all cases of admiralty
and maritime jurisdiction is vested in the district courts of the
United States, -^^^fijpjr
Cousin german = Cousins having the same grand-father; cousins.

Cover into, to = To transfer to. -n^# ^ . Ht ?1 '^ t

Secretary Sherman has covered into the treasury the money re-
ceived on account of the Alabama claims.

Cracked up=Highly extolled ; boasted of. -KK^.^-^ h 6 ^v^M-^

His speech was cracl-ed up in the newspapers.

Crack of doom, the = The end of the world. iH^ B # ^
"Will you keep talking till the cracJc of doom ?

Crazy bone = The prominent bone, at the end of the elbow. ^iO^

A slight knock on the o'azy hone causes intense pain.

Cream of the joke, the = The best part of the jork. WM^^M
You lost the cream of the joke by going out of the room.
Creature comforts = Those things which contribute to our bodily
comfort and enjoyment. [^ 3f © ^Mk^ ^^t^
Creature comforts have much todo with our happiness.
Criminal action or suit = A prosecution for the commission of a
crime. ^PJ^IIf"^
The district attorney instituted a crimincd action against the
murderer.
Crocodile tears = Pretended grief ; false or affected tears. ^.^» f^^

Those are crocodile tears which the man shed over the result of the

election-

Crop out, to=l. To appear above the sarfaco. 2. To come

to light; to bo manifest. {—)t<^±.k^^^^ (Zl) S3« -5 »h;3*>
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1. Strata of lime-stone crop out, on some Western prairies. 2.

The traveler's love of cliildren craped out in his taking a little

girl who was in the car, on his knee, and talking and playing
with her.
Cress as two sticks=Very ill tempered; very irritable, ^^f^^
The boy has been refused leave to go fishing, and is cross as tiuo
sticks.

Crossed in love — Kejected as a lover ;

jilted. ^ ^ ^irjr T *WiM \yX
Earl}" in life he was crossed in love, and ever since has been some-
what peculiar.

Cross examination = The examination of a witness which is made by

the ojDposing counsel, or the coiinsel opposing the side which
called the witness, ^fp^, fif* m&^Xn^(Dm.\'ktuUt
A cross examination is usually severe and trying.
Crowd sail, to=To carry an extraordinary force of sail, in order to
hasten the progress of the ship. I^*^* &t ?M < ipjl ^ ^ W" <5
Crowned with success = Successfully completed; resulting in success.

The inventor of rubber goods worked many years to perfect the

process of manufacture ; and at last, his labors were crowned
tuith success.

Crush out, to=l. To force or separate by pressure. 2. To com-

pletely overcome or destroy. (— ) |^ ^J ^ , (H) Hffi ^ » ^<
1. "We crush out the juice of the grapes in a wine-press. 2.

Cromwell crushed out the rebellion in Irland in 1G49.

Cry at the top of the voice, to = To cry in the highest pitch of the
voice; to cry as loud as possible, ^^f'^b K^-^^^^M^W-'MM

When the fire broke out, the boy cried at the top of the voice.
Cry down, to=To decry; to depreciate; to dispraise, #|f^»ff
^ -iSx -5
Men of dissolute lives cry down religion, because thoy would set
be under its restraints.

Crying shame; burning; 8ham0=A notrious shame: a veiis^Sfit

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shame. ^V^M^i^MB
The cleshonesty of some Indian traders and agents in the United
States is a crying shame.
Cry to=To exclaim
cut, ; to scream ; to clamor, PJI-C^IH^
" What not any of us
!
'"'
? they all cried out.

Cry cut against, = To complain loudy

to of, with a view to censure;
to blame. ^-^WWiMt ^M b ^Xs
The press generally cried out against the unkind treatment of the
colored cadet by his fellow-students.

Cry to, t3 = To call on in prayer; to implore, iiijf 6 ^.S>>^S^^

Men in trouble cry to God for deliverance.
Cry up, to = To enliance the value and reputation of, by public and
noisy praise; to extol. ^ ^^^%^m:^tJ^^t .WU^±.
What is cried up by popular applause, is not always the most
worthy.
Cry wolf, to=To give false alarm to warn of danger, where
; there
is none. f^^fE$r^^.:^t;^ 6> 5 5 It^i:!:^?^
That politician cries icolf, in every speech he makes.
Cudgel one's brains, to=To think with effort. JJi !: =S= t tsM^ !>

He day over the mathematical problem.

cudgeled his brains all
Culminating points = Highest points; crisis. |Sin»lM^ii>^^
The sun in its daily circuit reaches the culminating jwints at
noon.

Curb-stone broker=An operator in stocks (not a member of the

stock exchange), who executes orders by running from office
to office, or by transactions in the street. ^'^Ji^tj'z A
Current of events = The general course of events; the ordinary pro-
cedure the progressive and connected movement of those things
;

which come to pass. :^f5:»IlJ^©^#»5>JIi

In our quiet country village the current of events moves in an even,
unbroken course, without any startling thing to disturb us.
Curry favor, to=To seek to gain favor by flattery, caresses, kind-
jicss, or officious civilities. fJi\ <5
»
'E'lH ir^R tr» MA <S
He is trying to curry favor with the governor.
Curse by bell, book, and candle, to^A solemn form of excom-
jnunication used in the Koniau Catholic Church. ^\^^<D'^\. h ff ^
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"When this church airse by hell, hoolc, and candle, the bell is tolled,

the book of offices for the purpose is used, and three candles are
extinguished with certain ceremonies.
Cursive hand = A running handwriting. >^^|pf^
Manuscripts of the Greek Testament, in the cursive hand, are less
than a thousand years old.
Custom-house broker = An agent who acts for merchants in the
business of entering and clearing goods and vessels, and in the
transaction of general business at the customhouse, i^.i^fff' ^A
The librarian of the Jenkinson Library, employed a custom-house
broker to get a lot of foreign books passed through the custom-
house in New York.

Custom of merchants = The branch of law which comprises the rules

relating to bills of exchange, partnership, and other mercantile
matters.'^Mi$-iM
Custom of merchants is divided into " general customs " which
extend over a state or kingdom, and ** particular custom " which
are limited to a city or district.
Cut across, to = To pass over or through, in the most direct way

Sometimes our walk is shortered by cuttivg across a field.

Cut a dash, to = To get one's self looked at and talked about for a
showy appearance. ^^\^ {% b^X^^^MMt 6^)^71
btLnnntz>i^t7i^,
Tang Foulard is cutting a dash with his coach and four-in-
hand.

Cut a dido, to=To play a trick, or prank. (S.) ^'i^tk'^t

When the school boys were left alone, they cut strange didos.
Cut a feather, to = To make the water foam, in moving. 7j\c ^ \^

We sat in the stern and watched the boat cutting a feather.

Cut a figure, to = To make a display ; to be conspicuous. Ip -^ |^ <

Captain E. cut afigure at the ball, dressed in the cotume of his

grandfather's day.
Cut and come again = An expression implying plenty, no lack. ^
III. ills:
It vras cut and come again at the news-boys supper given by the
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ladies of the Women's Christian Association.

Cut-and-dried = Prepared beforehand; formal; not spontaneous.

The resolutions at the public meeting were mt-and-dried.

Cut and =
run to To quit work or occupation, and start off at
it^5:§i^Tltt>6r.*'S
once.
When the boy who was stealing melons saw the owner coming, he

cut and run.

passage through by means
Gut a passage through, to=To make a
of some cutting instrument. ^M^h^ bfM<
The emigrant cut a passage for his team, through the forest with
his axe.
to do something to be looked
Cut a swath to=To make a show;
L < M-'k^ b X^<^mm,t ^)B.Z
"'

at and 'talked about. ^- 4-

The a swath with their millions.

v's are cutting

capers, to = To play pranks; WtMlk'^lt^^^

to frolic.
Cut

The children are cidting capers m the nursery.

Cut down, to = To reduce to diminish; to lessen. ?^ fcT »(^
<^' -5
;

our railroad stock pays

We must cat doivn our expenses, because
no dividend this year.
into, to^To interrupt; to join in any thing suddenly.
Cut in or

It is very impolite to be always

cutting in, when another person is

talking.

Cutoff to = To deprive of life; to destroy; to sever; to separate.

Many people have been cut cfhj the yellow fever there, this year

and last.

Cut of the jib = The peculiar appearance

or expression of a person.

(S.) -fj|#j]ij04nf^.--ilA^t^ 7^^11^

I know he is a minister by the cut of the jib.
Cut one's acquaintance, to = To drop
intercourse with one; to inton-

tionally avoid recognizing one. 3C 5:^SC?»^ne*l: l^Tii^f

Because of his misconduct very many people cut his acqzmntance.

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Cut one's coat according to the cloth, to = To be economical to keep ;

expenses within cue's income. fU^ ^»A^ft b Xllifr^Jt"

You have oulj so much income, and jou should ad your coat
according to your cloth.

Cut one's eye teeth, to = To be acute or knowing. ^^^ ^t^:^"^

That shoe-black is sharp ; he has cut Ids eye teeth.

Cut or sting to the quick, to=:To thrill; to cause to feel deeply; to

cause to suffer in feeling. ^ < It -& L tp t ^ It ft t 'S © S. 6
»

The clerk was cut to the quich by the suspicion of dishonesty.

Cut out, to = l. To shape or form by cutting; to contrive; to

adapt. 2. To remove and take the place of to frustrate to ; ;

cut-do. 3. To seize and carry off, as a vessel from a harbor.

1. I went to the tailor to get him to cut out a coat for me. 2. He
has cut you out as assistant secretary of legation. 3. Smalls, a
slave, cut out a steamboat from Charleston harbor.

Cut cut work for, to = To arrange or provide for something to be

done. :^$ ttr^§^5:^^
Before Mr. G. started on his journey, he cut out ivorh for his
laborers during his absence.
Cut recitation, or prayers, to=To absent one's self from recitation,
etc., without excuse. (S) ^m^x^Mi^- i nmm^z^^Wt
XJMt
I did not often cut recitation (or prayers) when in college.
Cut short, to = To arrest or check abruptly; to bring to a sudden
termination; to abridge; to diminish. TMK^^'^\P^tls^M

The burglar's career of crime was ctit short, by his arrest and
imprisonment.
Cut stick, to=To run away. (S) ^ /> -^5
He cut stick, and left the country.
Cut the knot, to^To solve the difficulty. MM^M<
The teacher could not decide which of his two best scholars was
the more entitled to the prize, so he cut the hiot, by giving them
each a prize.
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Cut the teeth, to = To have the teeth pierce through the gum and
appear. ^5:^r
The baby is cutting his first teeth.

Cut under, to=To underselh A^ b ^^MKM^

He cut wilder all his competitors iu the shoe trade.
Cut up, to=l. To cut iu pieces. 2. To injure; to wound; to

hurt; to mortify. (-) »1? < . (r,) ^^t .iU < sUt .f^tt
1. Tlie butcher cut ujj the beef be fore selling it. 2. The author
was much cut iip, by the criticism of his book.
Cut up, to = 1. To play pranks. (S). 2. To criticise severely. (S)

1. Boys in college are fond of cutting vj) whenever they have a

good opportunity. 2. New book was terribly cut v.j) by the
reviewer.

I>.

Damn with faint praise, to = To praise, but so stintedly that it is

understood to mean disparagement, or blame. gJPl^ < Wt|^

" Damn ivith faint praise, assent with civil leer, and without sneer-
ing teach the rest to sneer."
Dam out, to = To keep out by means of a dam. iM^''^X7KkM

The Hollanders dam out the waters of the ocean.

Dance attendance, to— To stand and wait obsequiously; to be in

waiting, with a view to please or gain favor. ^ U < ^jSIT^^

The court were obliged to dance attendance on Louis XIV., of
France.
Dangled about or after, to = To hang upon importunately; to beset.

The suitors of Penelope, in the long absence of Ulysses, dangled

about her, very much to her disgust.

Dark as a pocket = Very dark; admitting little or no light. ^^^

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This cellar is as darh asajpodiet.

Dark as midnight =Yeiy dark. #?£Btt
When we returned from the theatre, it was darh as midnight.
Dark as pitch = Extraordinarily dark, ff "^^fflU^ Hfff 4r
The clouds are very thick, there is no moon, and it is dark as
pitch.

Dark horse = In racing, a horse whose chances of success are not

known, and whose capabilities have not been made the subject
of general comment or wager also a person yet unthought of
;

for office. (S.) ^m^X'^h^^^'^^ XyX^il^B.^ft^m^iLh

It is yet very uncertain who will be candidates for the precidency

this year, whether some distinguished statesmen already talked
of, or some darh horse.

Dark lantern = A lantern with a single opening, which may be closed

so as to conceal the light. g^iS ^Kii^/u £' 5 "1? 5 t. ^)
Dash forward, to = To rush on rapidly. ^^Z^^t
The commander dashed forward, and by a sudden onset throw
the ranks of the enemy into disorder.
Dash off, to=To form or sketch rapidly or carelessly; to execute
with careless haste. ^» §'^ < » ^J ^
tt f^ 5
He can dash off a story-book in a month.
Davy Jone's locker^The spirit world. ^'^^i^-Bf-
The sailor said that his messmate had gone to JDavy Janets
locker.

Day after day = One day after another; each day in success.ion B 4r

Day after day, the caravan of pilgrims wearily trod the sands of
the desert.

Days cf grace = Days, usually three, allowed by law or custom, for

the payment of a note or bill of exchange, after the specified
time of payment. ^f^Ji^^^^^B^P^H l^(iif^!lH B)
Taking advantage of the days of grace, I j)aid, on the tenth, my
note which was due on the seventh instant.
Dead against = Decidedly against. (S.) ^^)£\^XW^^MtX^
" The governor is dead against vaj having a pistol," said the irre-
verent boy.
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Dead beat = Utterly exhausted; utterly "done up." #'?^(/r:ff (-JlO

He ran four miles, and came back dead beat.

Dead beat, a=A wortliless idler who sponges on others. (S) Ja-^^*

The stranger who lodged with us last night proves to be a dead-

beat.

Dead language=A language which is no longer spoken or in common

use by a people, and is known only in writing. ^|9^» M-P-ii?

The dead languages are taught in English and American schools, in

order to discipline the mind and give facility in the use of
language.
Dead letter =1. A letter, which after lying for a certain time un-

called for at a post-office, is then sent to the general post-office

to be opened. 2. That which has fallen into disuse or become
obsolete. (-)^fit5i^#. (ZD^^SC.Ii^
2. The prohibitory law in Connecticut was a dead letter, some
time before its repeal.
Dead level=A monotonous or unvarying plain. — ^zpjn^ '>L ^ t^
The dead level of the prairies renders traveling over them tedious.
Dead lock = An interlocking or counteraction, which produces an
entire stoppage. 5BE^>^>^Jb
In New York, travel sometimes comes to a dead lock in Broad-
way.

Deadly or mortal sins = Willful and deliberate transgressions, which

take av/aj or weaken divine grace sins which are heinous and
;

regarded as more difficult' of forgiveness— distiuguished from

venialsins. mm^^iin^ ^'AW-M.-m^ WW
The Koman Catholic Church calls the following deadly sins'.

murder, lust, covetousness, glutton'-, pride, envy, and idle-

ness.
D3ad-reckoning' = Tlie method of determining the place of a ship
from tlie record of the log-book, without the aid of celestial
observations. ^|$ UM kL^t^rkX. ^M UttU (^^ ^^U
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On the voyage, the weather was cloudy and stormy for a week
together, and the captain was obliged to calculate our position
by dexid-rechoning.

Deaf as a post = Exceedingly deaf, i^^^ #'^((t^jal>

It is of no use to talk to him; lie as deaf as a post.
is

Deal by, to = To treat, either well or ill. i§ ^» f# ^

Mrs. F. always deals well hy her servants.
Deal in, to=To sell or trafic in; to have to do with. I:I^^^» ^
Mr. E. deals in grain

Deal out, tD = To distribute ; to dispense. ^M'f ^ SB^^

Eice was dealt out to the needy by the missionaries, during the
famine in China.
late

Deal with = l. To treat in any manner; to use whether well or ill

2. To trade with. 3. To have transactions of any kind with.
{-mo. iit» (zi)H?ir> lit. {-^mt. mnts m^
t
1. The teacher should not deal severely loith the mistakes of his
pupils, but he should deal severely itilh their disobedience.
2. Iam in the habit of dealing with Mr. X. in buying hardware.
3. He is a hard man to deal ivith.

Dear me=An exclamation expressive of some emotion, as surprise,

fear, grief, pain and the like. ?)V^ HpJc* "^7'» ;r-\'!

Is Mr. A's house burned.'' Yes. Dear me! What will

he do?
Death-blow=A blow causing death ; total extinction. it^tDfTS»

His only son's death was a death-hloiv to all his ambition.

Death staring one in the fac8=In codstant expectation of dying. ^

When he had dysentery, he was given over by the physician, and
lay many days with death staring him in the/ace.

Debt of honor = A debt, the payment of which can not be enforced by

law, but must depend on the good faith or honor of the debtor;
a debt for which no security is given, it^ia b * M^m<^U^
The debts contracted by gambling are sometimes called debts of

honor.

. Debt, tl records A debt which appears to be due, by the evidence

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of a count of record, as upon a judgment or a cognizance. ^

The executor has discovered a debt of record for a large sum which
is due to the estate.

Declare one's self, to=To publish, or announce, one's opinion, ^.g.

The and gentry declared themselves for William, Prince

chief nobility
on his advance to London.
of Orange,
Decoration day=A day (May 30), appointed for the decoration,
with flowers, of the graves of the soldiers and sailors Avho fell
in the late civil war (U. S.). ^mmm^ {Wi ^tW^ HCW^-^ L
Delirium tremens = A violent delirium. fi'TJ^^^ftlL
Delinum tremens is induced by the excessive use of intoxicating
liquors.
Deliver up, or over, to = To give up to another's possession to resign. ;

The retiring warden delivered over the keys of the prison to his
successor.
Demand notes = Notes payable on demand or presentation without
grace, and bearing legal interest, after a demand has been
made, if not so written. iMXW. L^?^
He borrowed one hundred and gave a demand notes.
dollars,

Democratic party = One of the principal parties in the United States

distinguished, among other things, for its advocacy of state right
or limitation of the powers of the general government, and
for oppositon,more or less, to the principle of protection of
home manufactures by means of a tariff ^'^iL'X^tfk'^—yi.

Demurrer to evidence = An exception taken by a party to the

evidence offered by the opposite party, and an objection to
proceed further, with a reference to the court. f-lHiftft- (+3^

A demurrer to evidence is made on the allegation that such eviden-

ce is not sufficient in law to maintain the issue.

Depend upon it = You may be certain. |Ii^^, >i^'T> fi^^» U^U^

The school boy is very idle and heedless now but dqjend upon
; it,
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lie will some day regret his idleness.

Depend upou, to = l. To rely upon for support. 2. To trust; to

believe. (-^)umt. i^bw^. (umi^t. itr.
1. The child depend vpon his parents. 2. You can always
depend iijjon Mr. G.
Depress the pole, = To cause it to appear lower or nearer the
to
horison. #M?r1S< (7jc¥-Wa^i£<)Ja«nLt;> IM^moij

Depressing the pole, in sailors' language, is caused by sailing

towards the equator.
Deprive of, to = To bereave of ; to take away. ?r^^» Ir^ij^'-^-S
lie was deprived of the privilege of attending the lecture by
illness.

Descend to particulars, to = To treat specially and minutely g^

The historian descend to particulars in relating the story of the
queen's courtship and marriage.
Devil's tatoo = A drumming with fingers or foot, from listlessness.

w?^^t b)
He has the vulgar habit, when in company with others, of beating
the devil's tatoo.
Diametrically opposed = Directly opposite, like the two ends of
a diameter. iElxfK^<^f^
His opinion on the subject is diametrically opposed to mine.
Die a natural death, to = To die a death not exceptional nor violent,
but in the ordinary course of nature. ^-pn-d^lT^f^^-^iTTE^
If a man is drowned, we do not say he died a natwal death.
Die out, or away,to=To recede and grow fainter to become impercep- ;

tible to vanish to disappear.

; ; ^/!;:>(,(1^ ^ » T^^t'-.i^'^'"

The glow of the setting sun gradually died aiuay. The custom of
traveling by stage was once by common, but it has died
out.

Dig up the hatchet, to=To make war, or engage in strife. ^^^»

The Indians in Colorado have dug up the hatchet.
Dime novel = A novel which is sold for a dime or ten cents. It is
usually trashy; and hence the term is sometimes used in
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general to denote sensational literature, "p^/h^, A'Fi^'^^

Dime novels are generally considered injurious reading for young
people.
Diplomatic body or corps = The whole company of foreign ministers,
envoi's, ambassadors and the like, resident at the court or
capital of a nation. g£flJ^©S-il^
Most of tlie clqjlomatic hoch/ were present, in full dress, at the

president's reception.
Direct tax = A tax assessed directly on possessions, incomes, or
polls, as distinguished from taxes on merchandise, or customs,
and from excise. lt!§:. it^RM/yr'^l^/rl^AHi^r^t 2>m

Discharge an office, to = To perform a duty or a service, ft ^5:

Mr. C. discharges his crffice as conductor of the train very

satisfactorily.

Dish, to = To frustrate; to suppress; to cheat; to Tanqnish, (S.)

The failure of the pension bill has dished the hopes of the old
soldiers. He was dished out of his inheritance by a flaw in the

will.

Dismount cannon, to = To throw from their carriages or to break the

carriages or wheels. Xi\it'^\%^ ^^^'^h^M.t
After the calvary-charge, five dismount cannon were found, abandon-
ed by the retreating enemy.
Dispense with, to — To permit the neglect or omission of, as a form,
a ceremony, an oath ; to suspend the operation of, as a law ; to
give up or do without, as services, attention, kc. ^t^\MO ^^

I am obliged to you for coming so far, and now that I see tho
house, I can dispense with your further escort.

Disposed, to = Inclined to; minded to. ^S^f ^t^.t?;^ b

I am dif<poscd to join the excursion to the sea-side next week.
Dispose of, to = l. To determine tlie fate of; to exercise the power of
control over. 2. To pass over into tho control of some one
else ; to alienate; to part with; to get rid of. (— ^^f f'»tn:^
)

1. In China, it has been considered the parents' prerogative, to dis-

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o/* a daughter's hand in marriage.

pose 2. I have disposed of
my
farm in the country.
Distant relation, a = One remotely connected with us by birth or
marriage, ifi^j^tllii
many distant relations.
I have a great
Do away with, to=To put away; to discontinue. ^^» ^O
mo
The custom of wearing wigs is done aiuay tvith in America.
Do brown, to = To do well or thoroughly. ^ < ^t^'W)^ m^^fX
The opera singer did it hroicn last night.
Do by, to = To treat. f#i§f"
If you will do hy me as well as you do hy my neighbor, I will buy
my groceries of jou.
Do credit to, to = To be creditable to; to commend; to praise. 00^

These fine vegetables do credit to the gardener's skill.

Do duty, to=To officiate; to discharge the duties of an office or

station. nm^mtM^kmi^
During the absence, in Europe, of the president of the bank, one
of the directors does duty as president.
Do for, to = To put an end to ; to ruin ; to disappoint, pjg L<?b -5 »^
The secretary was caught mimicking the governor, and now he is
done for.
Dog in the manger = One who can not use or enjoy something, and
yet will not allow others to do so. ^^\[CZ^^ ^ "5 ^ ?r ^ fill A

The man who cut down all the grape-vines in his garden, be^
cause he was not fond of grapes, was like the dog in the
manger.

Do honor, to=To treat with respect, ^fj^t"* @i§^

You do me great lionor by this attentions.
a)o honor to, to=To render distinguished; to confer or reflect honor
on. M'^^m.t. m^m^t
The lad's examination does lionor to himself and his teachers.
Do justice to,to = l. To give credit for one's deserts. 2. To eat
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"witli an appreciative appetite. (--) Ml>TBx^T VXS^^llC^t

1. Yoa do not liim justice, in wliat you say about liim.

2. You have scarcely done justice to sucli a good dinner.
Dolly shop = A shop where rags and refuse are sold, distinguished by
the sign of a black doll. (Eng.) ^m KXmAmk^Mtt^
The doUu shop is usually an unlicensed pawn-broker's sliop.
Dominical letter =Tlie letter which, in almanacs, denotes the sab-
bath or dies Domini, the Lord's day. ®;$ 6t T H (0^0) ^S
The first seven letters of the alphabet are used for dominicallctters,
Sunday during a whole year.
the same letter standing for
Donation party = A party assembled at the house of some one, as of
a clergyman, each one bringing some present. (U. S.) ^J'^#
{^mhr.x^mm^^m-^xm4n.€(Dm^Wit !^%)
Donation parties were once common in New Enghxnd parishes ; and
now survive in the rural districts.
Done browns 1. Eoasted. 2. Cheated thoroughly ; befooled. (S)

2. He was done brown by the real estate dealer.

Done over or up, to be = To be exceedingly wearied, fatigued, tired,

exhausted. (S.) l/^ 7^ < ^^- » 1^ HTJ 6 1" «

We are all done-up with hard work. Before he reached the housCj
he was done over by the long walk.
Do no gocd to = To be useless; not to profit or avail M.MKM^^
It will do no good to send for the doctor to visit the sick man, for
he is dying now.
Don't you see— You ocmprehend, do you not ? 43L,3-5'tr"ti'5?
He is jealous thai; accounts for his conduct Don't you see ?
;

Do one a good turn, to = To perform an act of kindness to a person.

Mr. F. is always ready to do one a good turn.

Do one good, to = l. To benefit. 2. To gratify. (-^)fiJf »S"9\

1. I hope your stay at the sea-side has done you good. 2. it

does rae good to see these iiDprovemeuts in the village

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one or one's self credit, to = To briug honor or. repute

Do upon
one ; to raise the estimation of one. i:M^i' >^%^^^}^' ^U
The Indian commissioner has done himself credit.
Do one's best, to=To do all one can, or as well as one can. ^ /3 "f ^

David does Ids best to please his teacher.

Do one's bidding, to = To obey ; to comply with one's orders or re-

quests, -g^, if^-^^ritS^i^eif B'^^^iK .

The child who does not do the bidding of his parent is liable to

punishment.
Do one's diligence, to •
give diligence, to use diligence, tc = To
exert one's .self ; to make interested and earnest endeavor. t,^}-fj

" Giving all diligence, add to your faith, virtue," II. Pet. i. 5 The
school-boy is using all diligence to gain the prize for com-
position.

Do one's heart good, to=To please one; to efresh one. K^'^ld.

It does one's heart good, to see how the poor children enjoy the
dinner, provided for them on Christmas day.
Do or say over again, to = To repeat; to do or say a second time^

The tailor made the coat so poorly, that he was obliged to do the
work over agcdn.
Do over, to=To make over; to perform a second time, it-^i-^"^*

This sewing is not well done ;

you will have to pull it out, and
do it over.

Dote upor"^ to = To be excessively or foolishly fond ; to love to excess.

He dotes upon his wife.

Do the business, to = To accomplish what is] desired. (S.) 06^5:

The man was very bilious, but a dose of calomel did the business.
= To take the position of a host in showing civility"
a)o the honor, to
to guests to show civility or attention.
; ^ A ^ 'S: O X ^ It g:©
VYhilo I am absent on business, my sou^ is doing the honor to my
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gnesis.
1)0 things by halves, to=To be unskillful; to lack tborouglmess. fj8

Tbe wall wbicb the mason built has begun to settle ; he does tJdngs
hy halves.
Do, to — 1. To hoax; to cheat. 2. To visi^ and examine a place of
interest or a country, as a tourist or pleasure seeker. (S.)

(-) i^<. ^mt. (r) mWK\i\m^6. mii<^^^mnt

1. The peddler did the servant girl in the false jewelry Avliich ho
sold her. 2. Mr. A. and family are doiyig Europe tins year.

Doup, lo=l To pack together and envelope; to pack up. 2. To'

iron and starch. 3. To accomplish thoroughly ; to execute.
(-) mi^bt. Hmt. y^^. (h) mt^Axmikm^z--
(H) %f^t. f^WLt
1. I wish you to do up these books for me, or I shall ba too lato
for tlie train. 2. They do up linen very well at that laundry
3. Is the work all done up ?

Douse the glim - put out the light, jgf * " ^ f^' -ti-

lt is time to go to bed douse that glim. ;

Do well, to = To prosper to ; succeed. ^l5), f^^T

The young man who went to California to engage in manufactur
ing has dojie tvelL

Do well, to (Folio W(--cl by an infinitive) = To be for one's interest

advantage, and the like, f iJS 5^ ^ 5 » 1^^llC^6. f§^7^ K
There are indications of a decline in the stock market ; j'ou would
do loell to sell some of your stocks.
Do without, to = To get along without ; to dispense with. J^f\ f^

She proposes to help her husband over his business embarrass-

ments, by doing ivithout a servant.
Down grade = A descent, as on a graded rail- way. }^ l)^
The speed of a rail-way train is often much faster on a down
grade.
Down in the mouth = Low-spirited ; dejected, j^flfi t,/2 6 » ikft^^-^

What makes you so doioi in the mouth ?

Jown on one's marrow-bones = On one's knees, as in confession —
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hence, humble ; aclinowleclgmg a fault. M (>"C'{^'I$-ti' 6^ iSf^

He has treated mo ill ; but 111 bring him do am on ?iu marrow-

hones.

Down the wind = In the direction of, and movicg with, the wind. H
Yesterday we were running doio^i ilie ivind at the speed of twelvo

knots an hour.
Down with the helm = An order to push the helm to leeward, in order
to put the ship about. j|t^ t M.T if liZ^^
Down with tiie_dust = Put down the money. (S.) ^^irfgtj-^* ^
The boarding house keeper drew his pistol upon the miner who
owed him, and said, " Boion with the dust."
i)o wonders, to = To perform strange, surprising, or
difficult things-

The new medicine does iconders in curing chills and fever.

Draconian laws = A code made by Draco. These laws were so

severe that they were said to be written in letters of blood ;—
hence, any laws of excessive rigor. 1^i^©5.fi^ F v/ ^ - OfiJ

The English statutes of the last century may be fitly called

Draconian laivs, on account of the great number of offenses

punishable with death.

Drag its slow length along, to = To move slowly and wearily, jg fy

The summer dragged its slow length along, while the slave toiled at
his hard task.
Drain the cup, to=To empty the drinking vessel ^^h^^^^^t»

The admiral drained his cup in honor of the queen, at a banquet

given on her birthday.
Draw a bill upon one,* to = To request one to pay to a third party a
certain sum designated in the bill. ^?]^r tfi-t^ -S^M ir1pl®^

The m.erchant in New York draiv a hill upon his hanler in London,
in tLvor of Mr. H., for a hundred dollars.

Draw a cover, to = To clear a cover of the game it contains. ^W\^

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We dreiu the cover, and started a fox.

Draw aline, to = To discriminate; to distinguisli. jiiiljt-, l^^lj"^
The law in America draiv a line between murder and manslaughter.
Draw an inference or a conclusion, to = To infer ; to conclude. |i^

Because the temperature increases as we descend into the earth,

we draiv the conclusion (or inference) that the center of the earth
is very hot.
Draw a parallel, to=To compare ; to trace a resembrance or simila-
rity, m^t. fmt
The historian drew a parallel between Washington ant! f.-Inccln

Draw attention, to=To invite, or lead to the act of attending or

heeding. ^ :t ^ #. < » W^^t^t
Tour incidental remark has draion my attention to the advantage of
investing in the new four and a half per cents.
Draw back, to=:To retreat. ^ < , m^Ml b t
When the naturalist saw a rattle-snake, he drew bach, and proceed-
ed to arm himself with stones.
Draw cuts, to = To draw lots, as of paper, etc., cut of unequal
lengths. fflJr^K
The three men d7'eiu cuts to decide which should have the best lot

of land.
Draw in, to=l. To bring or pull in. 2. To entice ; to inveigle. (—
^\A6. ^atr. m^ms. (n) ^ms.. ^^tur
1. We saw the fishermen draio in the net. 2. Prisoner pleaded
that he was draion in to the commission of the crime.
Draw in one's horns, to=To repress one's ardor ; to withdraw from
pretentions ; to take back boastful words. ^M J: iil5 < » 'X^k.

The man who boasted that he could accurately predict the weather
day in the year was obliged to dmio in his horns.
for every

Draw interest, to=To receive money in payment for the use of

money. ^iJJr^r* f'Jl>?rffl=S
My money in the Savings Bank draws six per cent interest.
Draw it mild, to = To speak within bounds ; not to exaggerate. (S.)

In speaking of the assault upon him he drew it mild.

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Draw lots, to —To determine an event by drawing one from two or

more things whose marks aro concealed from the drawer, ^^

The duelists drew lots for the choice of position.

Draw near, to — To approach ; to be near. ^-^ ^
The time of harvest dratvs near.

Drawn game or battle = One in which neither party wins. f^|^^

The boys played a draivn game of chess. It was a drawn battle

between the French and Indians.
Draw on, to (Com.) = To direct the payment of money by an order
or bill of exchange. ^^^^J^iZlX^^^^^il ^^T
I shall be obliged to draio on my banker for money to pay the
expenses of my journey.
Draw off, to=l. To take away from. 2. To write in due form.
(-) m^^^. m%'^t. (r) m%t\s. »#6t^6
The brewer drew off the liquor from the cask. 2. The merchant
drew O'ff the tailor's account.
Draw, or shoot, a long-bow, to = To tell large stories; to exaggerate.

He was notorious for shooting a long-how.

Draw out, to — To induce to relate to render ; communicative. Vj ^
pJ.^T^6ttl5LtJ'» fTlW^^Llf
The editor dreiu out the representative on the subject of the cur-
rency.
Draw over, to=:To attract ; to entice ; to allure. 51 § "^ W" ^ » ^^\

He was draivn over from the opposition-benches to the side of

government, by the prospect of a lucrative office.

Draw up, to = l. To arrange in order. 2. To compose in due form ;

to draft ; to form in writing. (— ) ^^[Jt* (n) -#SStr» ^^

t
1. The troops were draiv up that the Governor might review them.
2. The architect dreiv up a plan of the co art-house. The Secre-
tary of state drew up the treaty between the two nations.
Dream away, out, &c., to— To pass in reverie or inaction. ^!®ly

The foolish young man is dreaming aivay his time, and allowing
 —

his fine opportuuities to go by unimproved.

Brcgs of the population = The vilest and lowest part of tlie people.

The crowd which assembled to hear the demagogue speak was

made up of the dregs cf the population.

Dress circle = A gallery in a theatre, containing the prominent and

most expensive seats. WiWjO ±.^\^fii
Dress up, to = To pal- « :alse coloring on; to garble; to embellish.

He dressed vp his account of his fight with a neighbor, and gave it

a very plausible appearance.

Dress up or out, to = To dress elaborately, or pompously. .tLilR(/C^

It ministers to the vanity of little girls, to dress them iip like

ladies.
Drink hard, = To be intemperate; to
to use intoxicating liquor ex-
ceedingly. §h^t> ^Mk'^^-t
He drank hard daring latter part of his life.

Drink in, to = To receive through the senses. 5.*Bltii'S^» ^^

The assembly drank in delicioas music at the concert last evening.
Drink cfi, to = To drink the whole at a draught.— |^*^ltt/:^^^»

This medicire is bitter ; but the child drank it o^ without a word.

Drink (to) health cf, to = To salute by drinking; to drink with tlie
expression of a wish for the health and happiness of another.
io^}!^)\j:ifliri^ni<^
He said to his host, " Allow mo to driidc to your health.**

Drink up, to- To drink completely; to exhaust. ^^^T ^ ^X^

J6
At dinner, we drank vp the wine which was in tlie bottle.
Drive a good bargain, to = To make a good bargain ; to make a good
contract for the transfer of property, fl ^ \i(i{^ \j^^ ^^iS h 6

I h(ipe you will drive a good bargain with Mr. A. about that
farm.
Drive a hard bargain, to=To be oppressive or grasping in a bargain.
 DUO C12i:i

Mr. A. drove a hard bargain witli Mr. B., when they traded Louses.
Drive at, to=To aim or tend to a point; to make an effort, jgt *

At last I saw what he was driving at in his talk.

Drive away or off, to— To constrain or oblige to depart. il^» ^

Drive aioay the cattle from the cornfield.

Drive feathers or down, to=To separate the lightest feathers from

the rest, by a current of air. ^^^'^'O l^^|^^©^il^0^

Driving feathers is done in a machine.

Drive out, to=l. To expeL 2. to ride in a carriage. (— ) W:^1r ^

The North American Indians have been driven out from their
former haunts, by advancing civilization. 2. If the weather is
fair, we propose to drive out this afternoon.

Drive to the wall, to = To drive where it is impossible to escape to ;

push to extremes ; to get the advantage or mastery over, jgjg

In the civil war in the United States, the southern army was dinven
to the loall.

Drop a hint, to=To intimate; to suggest: to make an allusion.

mat. I5e)«>*it> fiU^^-t

My friend dropped a hint which let me to think that he has lost

some of his property.

Drop astern, to = To fall into the rear; to move back. fllilSi^^J^

The ship dropped astern of the boat.

Drop down, to = To sail, row, or move down a river, or towards the
sea. mr.mx.y^> uty bu^-n-^^^im^)
The vessel dropped doiun the harbour just at noon.

Drop in, to=To come unexpectedly ; to call informally. ^;&K^

Mr. A. dropped in at my house to-day.
Drop in the bucket, a=A small quantity ; onty a small part» tP'm..

Much money was contributed last year in England and America

for the relief of the starving people of India, but it was only a
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^ ^

drop in the tucket.

Drop off, to=To die. (S.) ^t

The servant, wlio was with him in his last hours, says that he
suffered much till near the end, hwi- dropped off quietly at the

last.

Crop the curtain, to=To let the curtain fall, at the close of a theat-

rical performance ; hence, to close the performance ; to close the

tale. nirT^t. 'mm^t^^* s^m(om^^^^

It will soon be time to drop the curtain L'pon this performance.

Drov/n care, to=To dispel or forget anxiety or grief, by some means.

After his failure in business he sought to droivn care by dissipation.

Drug in the market = An article of slow sale, or in no demand. -^

In 1871 woolen goods were a drug in the marJcet of the United

States.

Drum Major = The first drummer in a regiment, who has authority

over the other drummers, fj^^;^

Dry as a bone = Without moisture, juice, &c. ^7c$t^^6^ i^M

The meat is cooked dr?/ as a bone.

Dry goods = Cloths, stuffs, silks, &c, in distinction from groceries.

Dry up, to = 1. To become dry. |g< ^ 2. To stop talking. (S.) ^

b±ls-
1. The ground has dried up quick, after such a slight rain.

2. I think it is time for that speaker to drT/ up, he has beeu

talking an hour.
Ducks and drakes, make, to play at (with property) = To waste
to
and squander it and unprofitably. Rf ^^ kM^i~
foolishly
He is plaijhvj at ducks and drakes ivith his money. He is making
ducks and drakes of his money by fast living.
Due to = l. Owing to occasioned by. 2. Proper to be paid or done to
;

another. (^) i^^^ < , iL^6. (H) O'^fi^Mt^^

0, ©iif^r^-ar5
1. The sun's appearing to rise iu the east is due to the revolution
of the earth on its axis from west to east. 2. It is due to you
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that an apology should be made by him.

Dumb creatures = Creatures destitute of the pov/er of speech, ^a"

She was very kind-hearted and even the dumb creatures did not
;

appeal to her sympathy iu vain.

During good behavior = During the fidelity and integrity of official
conduct, or so long as the official conduct is good. ^{i^'^CO

United States judges hold office for life, or during good behavior.
During pleasure = So long as pleases, ^li^rft^^^fin* rE^i^^Pal,

The governor chose Mr, A. to be his private secretary during

pleas2ire.

Dwell on or upon, to = l. To continue on; to occupy a long time

Avith. 2. To be absorbed with. (--) :l<-iIfitT^^» UWt

1. The writer of the book of travels dwells upon the political insti-
tutions of the different countries which he visited. 2 The
widow dicells on the suddenness of her husband's death, and her
lonely condition.

E.
Each other = Each the other. Sfrt. ;f3S
The men at work in the field assisted each other.
Ease a ship, to = To put the helm hard alee, or regulate the sail, to
prevent her pitching, rt' ^ ^E X^ U X IQ© filg
I: f: R^ <*

Easing a ship is done when close-hauled.

Ease ofF or Away, to — To slacken a rope gradually. W\'k it i^ ^ ^3l ^

Easy of beliefs Not difficult to believe; credible. ifT !b\^Mt^^

It is easy of belief, that there will some time be a canal across the
isthmus of Panama.
Eat dirt, to = To endure mortification or insult. i%M^KMVtir^ ^
I will make him ecd dirt, for his slanders of me.
Eat humble piO; to = To endure mortification; to submit tamely to
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insult or iujury. (S.) ^S ^M^^t- fM Ut

Those who live meanly dependent on others, often have to eat
humhle pie.
Eat of, to = To eat a portion of; to partake of. — ^5} $:^^.» 5:^

At dinner yesterday I eat freely of rice.

Eat one's words, to = To take back what one has said ; to retract one's
assertions. ^mkM'(^t
I made him eat Ids icords, concerning my receiving a bribe while
I was in office.
Eat out, to=To consume completely. f^|§|t" » ©K L^"^
Vicious habits eat out tlie life of the soul.
Eat the bread of idleness, to - To be lazy. M-^tf^^
Do not eat the bread of idleness.

Edge along, to = l. To move by little and little. 2, To move side-

ways to move gradually. {—) ^p\^^
; K^f^ Z> (11) f^^S §:

1. He ed()ed his chair alon<j towards the lecturer. 2. The child

edged along on the bench towards the door.
Eke out, to = To add or supply what is deficient or scanty; to
prolong, ff^, ^l^t
He eJces out his salary with the income received from literary work.
Elbow out, to=To push aside in passing. ^^MoXM'^ * HkL^^^
Mr. A. will and obtain tlie public office.
elLotv out his rivals,
Electoral college — The man, equal in each state to the
number of

number of senators and representatives in Congress from that

state, who are elected by popular vote, and who meet in their
respective states to vote for a president of the United States.

Electors-at-large (U. S.) = Electors chosen to represent tlio whole of

a state, in distinction from those chosen to represent one of the
congressional districts of a state, as in a presidential election.

Elevated railroad-^ A railroad which is made to run high above the

strefits of a city, by being supported on pillars. ?g^^JE
Elevation of the host = That part of the mass (celebration of the
Lord's supper) in which the priest raises the host (the bread
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representing Christ's body) above his head, for the people to

adore. ^±|ttCX||'g^If < @ <^'-5 H^
Employ one's self, to = To busy one's self; to devote one's time and
attention, ^^f-^ i^A~X 6
In the intervals of work, the boys employed themselves in playing
ball.

Empty one's glass, to = To drink the contents of the drinking-glass.

End for end = One end for the other ; in a reversed order or position.

In laying out a new street, the building has been turned end for
end.

End in smoke, to = To fail signally or contemptibly or ridiculously.

Miih^zmt. mL<^wct. mmmt^t

The investigation of the election frauds endtd m smoJce.

Ends of the earth = Remotest regions of the earth. iH^|^0@?

Effurts are making to carry the gospel of Christ to the ends of the
earth.

End to end = Having the ends contiguous, or in the Stme line, t^ £

The rails on the railroad track aie placed end to end.

Engage in conversation, to = To take part in conversation ; to covorsa

The King and the prime minister engaged in conversation concern-

ing the revenue.
Enjoy one's self, to = To feel pleasure and satisfaction; to be happy.

Did you enjoy yourself at the picnic ?

Enlarged views = Comprehensive ideas; broad and tolerant opinions.

The senator has enlarged views upon the Chinese question.

Enough and to spare = More than sufficient. |^fi-» ^.bhZ)\t€W

It was feared there would not be food for all the old soldiers on
the day of the celebration, but there was enough and to spare.

Entangled with, to be=To be so involved as to render extrication

difficult. %^n6
The private business of the cashier is sadly entangled with tho
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business of the bank.

Enter a profession, to = To engage in a profession; to become a
memberofit. Wit^6. UKWK .m'^At^6
The young man who has just been graduated from college, intends
to enter the legal profession.

Enter into, to=l. To form or constitute a part of; to partake of

to share. 2. To penetrate deeply to sympathize. (—') ^%ij>
;

<5. (D-^^kJ^t. (H) mn^..@.t>it6

1. Lime enters into the composition of mortar. 2. I enter into
your feelings at the loss of your father, for my father has just
died.
Enter into one's views, to=To be favorably disposed to one's ideas
and opinions;,,to adopt them. ^7)^^^^^t.^>X>^ fftlML^i^g
mt
The lecture what he thought the best method of sup-
stated
pressing opium smoking, and the people heartily entered into
Ms views.

Epidemic disease = A disease which, arising from a wide-spread cause,

acts upon numbers of people at the same time. ^ff^M^ 111- ^5^
Equity of redemption = The advantage, allowed to a mortgageor, of a
certain or reasonable time to redeem lands mortgaged, after
they hav§ been forfeited at law, by the non-payment of the sum
of money due on the mortgage at the appointed time. -^i^tS

Ere long = Before long ; in no very long time. AL*^ h^X^X^ -^

Ere long, the suburbs of the city will be thickly settled.

Ere now = Before this time. ^t-^^liC.m.K.m^iibU^K
If it was your uncle's intention to visit you to-day, he would have
been hei e ere now.

Escape the lips, to = To be uttered — (usually unintentionally), n^

Do not let a word of information concerning the gold mine wo

have discovered escape your lips.

Espouse the cause, to=To take up, or adopt, the cause. ||^"f , ^
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In tliG war of the Revolution, France espoused the cause of America.

Essential part, the = The necessary part; the most important part.

Estate in expectancy = An estate, the possession of which a person is

entitled to have at some future time, either as a remainder or
reversion, or on the death of some one. ji^^KPJx^T '^ ©M^'i

Estate in severalty = An estate which the tenant holds in his own

right, without being joined in interest with any other person.

Estate'^in tail=A limited, abridged, or reduced fee; an estate limited

to certain heirs, and from which the other heirs are precluded.

English law allows of estate in tail.

Even now = Already at this very time.J^gt^^ :S-P» '^''t/ZK

;

The leaves will soon fall from the trees even noiu they are begin-
;

ning to change color.

Even so = Truly so ;
precisely so ;
just in the same manner. IE 2 IIC

Because of the delay of intelligence, the King feared that some

disaster had befallen the army ; and it was even so. As the
sunshine brighten the earth, eveii so a cheerful, sunny disposi-
tion brightens a home.
Even tenor = Uniform course or character. ^— '» —"i$^ --*^-^#i^

The visit of the children from the city disturbed the even tenor of
the family life.

Ever and anon = At one time and another; now and then. tfx^%

Uver and anon we heard the same cry from the other house. Ever
and anon there is a new revolution in Mexico.
Ever recurring= Continually returning; periodical. ^K^ b^6*
The need of taking food is ever recurring.
Ever since = The whole period from some specified time. }^^'^ {!t

Mr. B. has been ill ever since his return from Japan.
Jlvery inch = In every part; thoroughly; preeminently. f^f^J: ^
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The commander of the fourth regiment is ever?/ inch a soldier.

Every now and then = Repeatedly; at short intervals; often; fre-
quently. l^y(r,^^^ B^^ ^^
Last night, eveiy noio and then, his baby cried out in his sleep.

He was restless, and every now and then, muttered something in

his sleep.
Every one = All, separately considered; every individual. ^@» %
-A
Every one of the family carrier* a watch.
Every other =1. Every one except the one referred to. 2. Every
second one, or alternate one. (— )-^ ^ 1^ tr» T ^•fi&"l* ^ » C^)-^ 5^

1. Mr. A Avas sick, but every other man in the regiment was
present, and answered to his name. 2. In experimenting with
the new fertilizer, the farmer applied it to every other row of
corn.
Examination paper = A paper submitted to students for a written
examination, and containing a list of questions and subjects to
be answered in writing, at a single session. ^^.^FpI^IS
Great pains are taken to prevent students from getting sight of
the examination papery before the hour of examination.

Excepting ; with the exception of = Leaving out ; besides. 5: l^ir* X. ,

These are all the books I own, excepting a dictionary. With the

exception of Napoleon, France produced no great conqueror.

Exchequer bills = Bills for money, or promissory bills, issued from
the exchequer, by authority of Parliament. :^^^» '^W.^W
Exclusive of = Not including; not taking into account. J:^As^'#'

The excursion train numbered twenty cars, exclusive of the baggage

and mail cars.

Executive committee = A body of persons appointed to manage the

affairs or carry out the wishes and objects of a society or an

organization, ^f^^^
Executive council = A body of men elected as advisers of the chief
magistrate. ^^-^
Exempt from = Free in respect to that which binds others as a tax, a
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duty, an evil ?'iiot subject to. ^ ^i:^ 5

The temperate man is exempt from many ills and evils, wMcli
weigh upon the intemperate man.
Exert to=To use endeavors; to strive; to make an
one's self, at-

tempt, f^ts. '^iit

The young man exert InmseJf to please his employer.
Exhibit a foundation or prize, to = To hold it forth, as a bounty to
candidates. ^^# W^t^^ t-^ t^ < W^Mirl^^^ L ^
(D'^k^^^t ....
He promoted scholarship in his college by exJdbiimg prizes.
Ex parte = On one side of a case from one side only. —'ijtlCi^X^
;

Ex-parte hearing or evidence is that which is had or taken by one

side, in the absence of the other.
Expectation of life = The mean or average duration of the life of in-

dividuals after any specified age. A^^-^^^i^

Life insurance companies base their premium rates upon tables
giving the expectation of life.

Exposed to = Liable to ; in danger of obnoxious

; to. ^^.^ ^» l^^.S*

Children are exposed to many diseases. The early settlers of

America were often exposed to attack by the Indians.
Exposed to view = Laid upon to public inspection, plainly visible.

In the light of the congressional report the hidden peculations

were exposed to view.

Ex post facto. law= A law which operates by after enactment ; —as

employed in American law, it relates only to crimes. ^^®^
Express train = A train running at a greater speed, and making
fewer stops than ordinary or accommodation trains. ^^"M

The president and his party will arrive on the express train.
Expurgatory index=A catalogue of books forbitten by the Eom.
Cath. Church to be read, as teaching things contrary to its creed
or principles. ||.^^t^^*^ <^ftfPiSfl^5CW|^-Jl{(tlx^5^:!I

Ext2rc'.irigtc=Contin--v'ng as far as; stretching to. Kj^^^ E^-S*

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The road is long, extending to tlie river.

Extenuating circumstaDC3S = Circumstances which lessen or palliat3
a fault or a crime. ii|^^ « W^M'^^A ^ ^ -< # 'If 51^
External taxes = Duties or imposts laid on goods importeJ into a
country. ftA|^. m^nh^t
Extreme unction = The anointing of a sick person with oil, just before
death. m^mtii'cxmA<^m'cf^^A.)^t6wmtm^>'^B

F.
Face about, to^^To'turn the face in an opposite direction. K©f"»

In drill the captain ordered his company to/ace abo2it.

Face it out, to == To an assertion which is not true; to

persist in
maintain without changing color, or hanging down +^^lie head. (S.)
mn.ti.mt. ^L^-^i'iizmm^. m^rm^t
He was charged with the falsehood, and witnesses were present to
prove it, but he/aced it out.

Face the music, to = To show one's hand; to meet the emergency.

The teacher said he did not like to give his views at the present
time on a certain theory, but as the class requested it, he would
face the music.

Face to face = Directly fronting each other. :^0M U^» ®^ OhlZ

h
The two armies met/ace to face on the battle field.
Facial angle == The angle formed, in a profile view of the face, by two
straight lines, one of drawn from the middle of the
which is

external entrance of the ear to the base of the nose, and the
other from the prominent center of the forehead to the most
prominent part of the upper jaw bone. gij^^ If JL i 6 :^^T

Th e/aciaZ angle of a race is an index of its mental power.

Fahrenheit's thermometer = A thermometer, the scale of whicli tab
 FAL Clan

its zero at 32° below the freezing point of water, and contains
180 sucli degrees between the freezing and boiling points, ^-ft

Failing sight = A lessening of the power to see. Mil<^^Wt

At about fifty years of age man begins to suflfer with /ailing sicjld.

Fair and square = Honestly, equitably. lEIi t^l*^^ tC.

I feared I should never get a settlement of money accounts with Mr.
A., but now he has come forward, and settle every thing, fair
and square.
Fair chance = Unobstructed opportunity. ^IF^"^
Mr. A. is the only druggist on that street, so that ho.ihas a/aiV
chance to earn a living.
Fair name = good reputation. ^TfP*'^^
A fair name is better than wealth.
Fair play = Equitable treatment. ^^OW^^Sc.'^^M'^M^
He does not give his workmen fair play.
Fair question = A reasonable or proper inquiry, or subject of vn'

vestigation. ^^SirHt-^gUPp^.IE^O^Fpl^llt^Fp^lS*
It is a fair guesiion, whether free trade would not, in the end,
benefit the nation more than a tariff.
Fall aboard, to=To strike against; — applied to one ship coming into
collision with another. ^^ (fJi'lMlL^M)
In a dense fog east of Sandy Hook, the ocean steamship Queen
fell aboard of the AncLoria.

Fall among, to=To come among accidentally and unexpectedly. ^

" A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell

among thieves," [Luke X. 30.].

Fall astern, to=To move or be driven backward tobe ; outsailed. j[g

The Silver Sar fell astern of the Granite State, soon after they
had left the dock.

Fall away, to=l. To renounce the faith; to apostatize. 2. To

renounce allegiance ; to revolt. (— ) iffniTFj^^". (— ) ^'M

1. Julian, the Eoman Emperor, fell aicay from the Christian

faith to paganism. 2. The Southern U. States /e^^ aivaij from
the government.
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Fall back on, to=To have recourse to for lielp. ^^k^6

If I fail in collecting money I will /all hack on you
Fall back, to=To recede ; to give way. jig < » ^ -5

When the soldiers saw that the enemy was too strong for them,

they fell bach, and retreated in good order.

Fall calm, to=To cease to blow ; become calm. MiEtr, ^ <*
to

The wind blew violently for a time, and then suddenly /eZZ calm.
Fall dead, to = To fall down, with life suddenly extinct. ^-5* ?H
t
The bullet went through his heart, and he fell dead on the spot.
Fall foul of, to=To assail ; to attack ; to make an assault on. ^ H^

They all fdlfoul of me.

Fall in, to = l. To join ; to enter. 2. To concur ; to agree.^(-') ^^

^t. nAt (n) mr. --wct

1. At the battle the twelfth corps fell in on the right. 2. Citizens

fell in withjthe plan of purchasing land for a park.

Fall in love, to=To have, the affections deeply enlisted for one of the
opposite sex. H^^
He has fallen in love with her for her beauty and goodness.
Fall into decay, to=To gradually fail or be inpaired. W]^^%.^^

After the church ceased to be occupied, it fell into decay.

Fall into the ranks, to = To come into ; to join the line or row, as of

soldiers. Mm> MK^t {^^^€K^A^)

^

At the be.it of drum, the soldiers fell into the ranks.

Fall in with, to=l. To meet, as a ship. 2. To discover or come
uear, asland. 3. To agree to. (— ) tljii^ OleffCV^.i.) (Zl)

1. On our way to Yokohama, we fell in with a steamer bound for

San Francisco. 2. much stormy weather and contrary
After
wind, we fell in tenth land, which proved to be Cape Cod. 3.
They all fell in ivilh the proposal of sailing round the island.

Fall off, to = 1. To diminish; to grow less. 2. To withdraw ; to

abandon. (—) Mfo (-) ^^» *-&» -?>J^6
When the measles broke out the school attendance fell off. 2.

Many subscribers fell off, when the newspaper changed editors.

Fall off to = 1. To drop. 2. To depreciate ; to depart from former

 FAL ri33)

excellence ; to become less interesting. 3. To fall to leeward.

(-) mo. (i:) m^t^SrM^^kmi'. (H) rm^irK^^

1. Eipe apple are beginning to fall of. 2. Mr. X. was very
witty in his earlier writings, butnow he falls of.
Fall on, to=l. To happen on to come to pass. 2. To pass or be
;

transported by chance, lot, distribution, or otherwise. (— ) ^ <

1. examination falls on Sunday, it must be

If the date assigned for
held the day before or the day after. 2. The others contributed
nothing, and all the expenses of the tri-p fell on me.
Fall out, to=To quarrel ; to begin to contend. ^t>W ttf ^^»
They ha,xe fallen out with one another about the division of the
estate of their father.
Fall out, to=To happen ; to befall ; to chance. ^ <5 ,

How did it/aZZ 0M< that you have returned so soon ?

Fall short, to=To be deficient. :5? < , /TS-f
The number of pages of that book falls short by fourteen, of what
was advertised.
Fall still-born, to = To fail at the beginning. ^)hK^^t
The project of giving the war department control of the Indians

fdl still-horn in Congress.

Fall through, to = To
accomplishment; to be given up, as a
fail of
project or plan, before being brought to an issue; to be
abandoned, f^^^i^. MMt
The scheme, formerly entertained by a few, fell through.
Fall to, to = l. To apply one's self to. 2. To begin eagerly to eat.

(-) ^km^. (H) L§ b K^u^n ttr

They fell to. raising money, in order to pay for the temple. 2. The
hungry hoys fell to, as soon as food was set before them.

Fall to one's lot, to = To happen to one without his planning ; to be

one's appointed duty or lot. i^t^K^bM^^ ^§I$J^^
It fell to the lot of the color-bearer, to carry the flag to a distant
part of the field during the battle.
Fall to the ground, to = To fail; to come to nothing. ^^liC^ir*

The scheme to have a railroad in Formosa /ell to the ground.

 ;

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Fall under, to=To be ranged or reckoned with ; to be included in

to become the subject of. ^t^ A^» Mt^ SETl/C^-S,

The sponge falls under the animal kingdom, in classification. The
man injured by the cars fell under Dr. B's care.
Fall under one's notice, to=To be observed or noticed by one. 'i^M

An account of the cultivation of tea in China, fell under the notice of

an American editor, and he copied it into his paper.

Fall upon, to = To attack. ^Mt^n^-^^
In the early days of Masschusetts, a party of ludians/eZZ upon some
young men who were gathering grapes by the roadside, and
slew them.
Fall within, to = To happen to be within. p3 It 3» ^ M^i*
No candidate for a cadetship will be examined, whose age does not
fall luithin the prescribed limits.
False imprisonment = The arrest and imprisonment of a person cont-
rary to law unlawful detention in custody, ^fili^
;

The man obtained damages against the officer for false imprison-
ment.

False lights A light, or point of view, which is not true, and which
is fitted to deceive. ^^©H^,^, U^<^^M
The senator's speech at the republican convention represented the
democratic party in a, false light.

False pretenses = False representations made with a view to obtain

money, or goods, with intent to cheat. fg^^T* B.^^'B^

Family connection = One connected by birth or marriage. g|i^.

His family connections are respectable.

Family tie = The bond of union and affection between members of

the same family. ^^©'Ifa. M^Wf^^M^\^^^^^
The family tie is stronger than any other.
Fancy fair =A special sale of fancy articles. /hf^^M^Ti^* M^
Fancy fairs are usually conducted by ladies for the benefit of some
charity.

Fancy goods ^Fabricb of various colours, patterns & c, as ribbons,

silks, satins and the like, in distinction from those of a simple

or plain color. /hfMil^

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have
Fancy stocks = A species of shares in joint-stock companies whicli
no intrinsic value, and the fluctuations in whose prizes are chiefly
artificial. ^^^n±\[C'^6^^
Fancy siocls afi'ord great opportunities for gambling.

Fancy store = One where articles of fancy or ornaments are sold. />

Far advanced in life or in years = Far along in years ;

aged. ^@[?Z:

When people are /ar advanced in life, their strength fails.

Far and near = Distant and near at hand. 5S^®
The people /ar and near came to the political convention.
Far and wide =: Every where; in all directions; to a great distanco^
over a large space. ^i]<S^» BijA'^* "b < % jS<» ^<
The news of the victory soon spread/ar and luidc.
Far away = At a great distance. 5^ < »is^^
The noise of the battle was heard/ar aicay.
Far be it from me=I would not willingly do it; it is not my wish 01

purpose. ;i:;^t^^:s":^;f:it^t,r. ^kl^.^l^t hW^^^ ^U

Far he it from me to hurt your feelings.

Far-fetched = Studiously sought; not easily or naturally introduced;

forced. ^^^i^(D^%m.'^ ^ ^^ '^ 9 ^ O ."^^AZ^-^^ ^ 6 ^"^

He paid her o. far-fetched compliment when he praised her singing.

Far from it = It is very different. Vlt^ I i &UKh hT^±ht 'M^
b
The case is not as you represent ; /ar /row i^,— it is almost tho
reverse.

Far from, or off = At a great distance. 5s < PI ^ T

His daughter in China is far from the home of her childhood;
Far off; afar off= Distant; in the distance. iS < IZ:» 6^1;^^ ^§
As we sailed along, we could see the light-house afar off.
Farewell audience = Reception to an interview, given by the head of
a government to a retiring ambassador, fi J:|§I/^"C^^^/^ ^

The Queen has named a time for o. farewell audience to tho Russian
ambassador.
Fasten itself on tho mind, to=To bo remembered, iCivi^^'f ,f£llH'^
 else;) FEE

The account of the terrific fight between the fleets of Peru and Chili
fastened itself on the mind of the lad who read it.

Fat of the land == The best or richest products of the land. ^±M^
He a gentleman of leisure and lives on tho/ai oftlie land.
is

Father upon, to=To ascribe to as one's production; to make respon-

siblefor ©f^r^t* ^5:^«ttJ'» i b^^tl^t
The new novel, published anonymously, is, fathered upon Mr. C.
Fat work = Page having much blank space, and re^iuiring but littlo
labor of composition; and therefore more profitable to the
printer, (s.) ft&^< LX\^^(D^Wi'>%'^W±-<^^^
The printer said that this book was/ai work.
Fearful or fearfuUy=Very ; very much; extremely. [U. S.] (S.) ff^

It i^fearfulhj cold.

Feast of reason and flow of soul = A season of intellectual and social

enjoyment. m^±.'B,nm±-W{^M<^M%
At their annual meeting, the members of the scientific club had a
feast of reason and flow of soul.
Feather in one's cap = An honor, or mark of distinction. -^#» #^
-
He did not enter college till the second year, and his taking the
first prize at the Junior exhibition was quite a feather in his capl

Feather one's nest, to=To provide for one's self, especially from,

property which passes through the hand. ^^L^^il^Sr^-, 0^^»

his nest from the spoils of his office.
The public o^cqv feathered
Fee Simple (Law) = " An estate belonging to a man and his heirs
absolutely;" "an absolute estate inheritance, — called simple be-
cause clear of any condition, limitation, or restriction to particular
heirs." ^mm. m^^^^m^^B
He hold his farm in fee simple.
Feel cheap, to==To be humiliated ; to bo mado ashamed. (S.) 'tJS-^ 5%

It made the man/eeZ cheap, to reflect that he had lost the lady's

by getting disguised with liquor.

favor
Feel = To examine by touching. fi^^X^ 5 »
of, to ^ -5

The blind and deaf and dumb girl used to fell of other's clothes

and hand, in order to recognize them.

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Peel or grcps one's way, to=To move about in darkness or obscurity,

in order to find one's way, or to ascertain sometliiug. BStf^^

The outlawed regicides of ten had to/eeZ iZ/eiV tyay .among strangers,
to find out whether they were among friends or foes.
Feel or look blue, to = To be low in spirits; to be melancholy; to
appear sad or melancholy ffl|^^ltr» 'E^t^ ^^fr^T^I^©^

"Wha^s the matter ? You hole Uue,

Foel the pulse of, to=:To seek to ascertain one's opinion or feeling.

The article in the morning paper, in regard to purchasing ground

for a park, was designed io feel the pulse of the community.
Fellow-fceling=Sympathy; like feeling. |pl'lf,lp]^
I have met with the same loss and I have afellow-fesling for you.
Ferret out, to=Discover by patient and sagacious search, ^biii

One of the school boys cut the bell rope, and the teacher is trying
io ferret out the perpetrator of the mischief.
"
1

Ferry over, to=:To transport over a river or other water, in a boat.

mm\.t
The suspension bridge will lessen the business of fcrring people
over as at present.
Fetch one's breath, to = To recover breathing. V^WL^^^f
I strangled in drinking, and it was a long time before I could fdcl^
my breath
Fetch the piimp, to=To pour water in, and make the pump fetch
water from the well. P^^tt7jC^iS§'AnTi^X^7jc5:Ei_h(^

Ton must bring some water to fetch the joiimp, for the water has
leaked out.
Fetch up, to = To overtake. ^:5^t"» Hffi'f
"Wait at the corner, till Ifetch up with you.
Few and farbetween = Few and infrequent, -ffi (fC L* *^ W^ "^hi*.
The visits of my friends SiTefeiv and far between.
Fiddler's money = Small money. (S.) /|n^
The grocer paid mefddlers money for my apples.
—
Field of view Field of vision = The whole space seen or looked at
 —

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'^ .

especially the wliole field or area seen through an instrument,

as a microscope or telescope. ^^^ ^iM^JHiic^^ €<07k^^^
The moon and Mars' arc in the ssi.me field ofvitw at the present
time, Nov, 25, 1879.

Fight it out, to=To carry on a controvercy, persistently, till ono

succeeds or wins. ^t>5i<fj-*'5» ^0^-i^W^^%<
I met with opposition in the council, but I fought it out, ana won
the majority over to my view.
Fight one's battle over again, to=To recount one's personal history
or deeds. — #±0i2lifS]^rt^:MfS5:IM'^t
The pinior told of the hardships attending the settlement of tho
country, and so fomjld Ms battles over again.
Fight one's way, to=To advance by struggles, or conflicts; to over-
come difficulties. =g^:/j^LXea03i0^^EIlSt. EiltttT
mo
Abraham Lincoln was a poor boy with few advantages for educa-
tion, and was obliged io figJit Ids icay in life.

Fight shy of, to=To avoid ; to have nothing to do with. ® tt 6 »f5

X Kiz^-^nhr
My neighbor wished me to go to the circus, but I always fight shj
of a crowd.
Fight the tiger, to=To gamble with professionals. ^^©^P^^
The young man who was induced to play cards with some passen-
gers in the car soon found that he was fighting the tiger.

File a bill, petition, or claim, to = To bring a bill, petition, or claim

before a court or legislative body by presenting proper paper in a
regular way. m^(DmMK'M^jXf^mWLl>nM^^"M^W.^^

Mr. A. has filed a claim in Parliament for unpaid service rendered

by his father.
Fill in, to = To i^t^ t.
insert so as to ^^M r ^f t > f§ ^^) 6
fill, — A
When a macadamized road is made, large stones are first laid in
the excavated road-way, and then the M^orkmen fill in with fine
stones and gravel.
Fill out, to=To write in the blank spaces of a deed, chock or
Other instrument. ^S^,f^?p|^0W^©S6^itl^A:n'l:^r
 6

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Fill out a cbeck for $ 25, payable to Mr. A.
Fill the rauk?, to = To supply the whole number, or a competent
number. mWi)£:^t. ^WCfiC^fZLt^
"When the volunteers for military service did not suffice, the
government was forced to fill the rcmks by a draft.
Fill up, to=l. To render full. 2. To become full ; to choke. (— ) f^
fit, (zi) mfj-^6. mo
1. The president filled up the ranks of the army by conscription.
2. TJie mouth of the riveryj??.s vp with sand.
Fill up time, to=To employ time, l^i^iflt^ ^P^^^JTll"
The old lady Jilled up the time between supper and retiring, with
knitting.

Find a clew (or clue) to, to=To discover that which will lead to the
desired knowledge or explanation of something hidden or intric
ate. nMt^'dit. fjim^m
The policeman found a clew to the barglary committed last month
in some ware which was offered for sale at the pawnbroker's.
silver
Find a market, to = To have an opportunity of selHng; to meet with
a purchaser. M^Mk^. M^^^O <
Mr. C. fo^md a marlzet for his wool, by going to the city.

Find fault with, to=To find reason for blaming or complaining ; to

censure, or blame. A^'^^l^^^ ^tr, ^pt
The teacher/oMwcZ much /aw/^ ?6-iV/i him for idleness
Find favor in the eyes, to = To be graciously received or treated; to
please. WMt ^W.t.'^Z, . ^l^A-5» %h^^h^
The new teacher Rnd favor in the eyes of the parents. The new
steam boat \mefind favor in the eyes of the traveling public.
Find it in one's heart, to = To wish or long to desire. ^'%t ^WiS^ ;

The Scotchman who had been in America twenty jeaubfoicnd it in

his heart to visit his native country.

Find one in, to = To supply one with. ^ tC^M t' \

The farmer pays the boy eight dollars a month, and finds him in.

clothes.
Find one's account, to = To find advantage or profit; to be benefited
f|lS^f§<S, ^iVh^t
or profited by.
I do not see how you wiW find your account in publishing such a
work.
Find one's self, to=l. To be with respect to one's state of health. 2.
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^

perceive one's self to be. (-) i^f^t m€< ^ < -^'dmrnm

<]» (r) ^^O Tf^^fStr
1. How do you pid yourself tins morning. 2. On awaking this

morning, I found myself i\\ of quinsy.

Find one's way, to = To trace one's path ; to succeed in reacliiog.

did yon find your tvay home that dark night ?

How
Find out, to = To detect, as a thief to discover, as a secret.
: ^{Ij

t. mmt. ^M.t. mmt

" Be sure your sin vfiW find you out." [scrip.]

Fine arts = Those arts in which the powers of imitation or invention

are exerted, as painting, sculpture, engraving, and architecture.

Finishing stroke = The stroke which finishes; the final act or work

The workmen are giving the finishing stroke to the dome of the

capitol by gilding the exterior.

Fire up, to=To light the fires of, as of an engine. ^^Kt

The engineer /v(3fi up at 6 o'clock this morning.
Firm as a rock=Not easily moved unchanging. ||^^^ ^ift
;

The bar-tender endeavored to persuade the lad to drink some

whisky, but he was /rm as a rock against the temptation.

First and foremost = As the first and principal thing. ^'^^-'\[C^

±ttx
He who would be a good surgeon must, first and foremost, ac-

quaint himself with anatomy.

First cfall= Before anything else; at the outset. -fPj <t 6 ^ t^^-^\lC^

If you would learn to sing correctly, you must first oj all become
familiar with the musical scale.

First or last= At one time or another; at the beginning or end. ^

Tou may as well do this now, for you will have to do it first or

last.

Fiscal or financial year = The year by which accounts are reckoned,

or the year between one annual time of settlement, or balancing
accounts, and another. -^H-lji^
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Fish for compliments, to=To solicit praise indirectly. 50^ C ^ (J 5

The lecturer /ishedfor compliments, by asldng the man if he hoard

his lecture last night.
Fish cut of water, a = A person unsuitably and uncomfortably placed;
one who is out of his element. ^j^^M®Si^tii!i^-th<5 A» MM
If that merchant removes to his firm, he will be a fish out of icater.
Fish up, to — To discover or obtain by close search and som.etimes by
artifice. (S.) |^1±1 1. ^Itf^^S^^ fp LX^Slii t
In order to defeat the candidate for senator, the opposing party
fished lip an old story about a bribe.
Fit out, to = To supply with necessaries or means; to furnish; to
equip. ^i:^t. mmLfz<)t6. mhm^
The boy wsis fitted out for college by liis uncle.
Fit 'up, to = Furnish with things suitable; to make proper for the
reception or use of any person. Ipf^^, 3§'p'-^Ltr» -5S/I1^

A sunny room -was^tted iqo for his invalid daughter.

Fix on, to = To settle the opinion or resolution on; to determine on

The European powers at the Berlin conference fixed on a northern

boundary for Greece.

Flag- of truce =A white flag exhibited by one of the hostile partio

as an invitation to conference, during the flying which hostilities
are suspended.\^WB.. If f0® if ^t i:^l^lf 5 ®fa*/a6 &®
Flare up, to=^To become suddenly hected or excited; to break into a
passion. Wt^^^JB^^t
"Why do you flare up so ?

Flash on the mind, to=To occur as a sudden thought. ^f^,^^^\X.\'^

Many of the most important discoveries in science and art have

dashed on the minds of the discoverers.
Flatter one's self, to = To feel assured; to presume to think. 0'|;g

1 flatter myself 1 can do it.

Flaw in an argument=A fault or imperfection in the argument,

wbich renders it inconclusive. ^I^^IJilS
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reply, annoying
Flea in the ear = An unwelcome hint or unexpected
like a flea; an irritating repulse. ^jfCf^^ -5 sl7K^d:#^b®ig

The student went to the professor to get excused for his absence,

but came away with a/m wi Jns ear.

riesh and blood = Man in his physical personality, ^h l> \kt> 6A

The labors and punishments of slaves are often more ihun Jlesh and
blood can endu7;e.
Flight of fancy = The exercise of the fancy. Jgffi ;f; (D f^^
The poet indulges in JligJds offanaj.
Flight of stairs ; pair of stairs = The stairs which
make the whole
ascent of a story. -Fi^^J?^ (-'Fi'^'?lrj5c^ -5fJ|g^0^^)
Our rooms up three Jlights of stairs.
are
Flight of time, the = The swift passage of time. ^ F^CD^Sii
Fling away, to = To reject to throw away. ;^< ,
; M%^^ '

I bit into the apple, and finding it wormy, Ipmg it aivay.

Fling down, to= To throw to the ground, i^ ^t ^M
Tlie suicide accomplished his purpose, by going to the top of the
monument, andjlinging himself doim upon the pavement below.
Fling in, to =To throw in ; not to charge in an account. ^^ f/f A6 »

The grocer oiten flings in a small sum in settling account.

Fling open, to=To throw open; to open suddenly, or with violence

As soon as the Christmas dinner was ready, the doors were Hung
open, and the news-boys rushed in.

Fling up, to = To abandon a project -, to relinquish, i^^f

He talks to me oi flinging up the design of building a house.

Flood of light = 1. A great body or stream of liglit. 2. A great deal

of enlightenment or information. (— ) ^-X^Z>'9tM^ (Zl) ^
1. The new electric light puomises to illuminate buildings and
cities with a /oocZ o/ Zfr//i^. 2. The speaker's address poured a

flood of ligJit on the subject.

Flourish of trumpets := Ostentatious and noisy display of one's
importance. fri)^t§Mil. mU h b < 5^'Zmkm6'0 _

Barnum's circus makes its entry into a city with a flourish of

trumpets.
 FLY ri43j

Flowing periods = Sentences wliicli sound smoothly to the ear. ^

Macaulay is noted for his_^o?6'M?(7 29cr/oc?5.

Fly at, to = To spring forward ; to rush on ; to fall upon suddenly.

While he was getting the eaglets, the old eagle Jleiu at him, and
compelled him to retreat.
Fly back, to = To rebound suddenly ; to quickly return to a former
position. l^^jJa^-^^. WBliCUt
The branch of the tree was bent down to pick the apples ; but it

Jlew hack as soon as itwas released.

Flying colors, to comewith=To conclude an undertakiug
off in
triumph. mt5:i^.T^^i>ti,% '^^mmmk^
The Harvard Boat Club, rowingjwith the Yale Boat Club this year,
has come ivithfiying colors.

Fly into a passion, to = To become suddenly angry. ^t^Ki^^t)]^"^^

The laborer yZezy into a passion when he was told that his work was
not properly done.

Fly in the face of, to = To act in direct opposition to ; to set at defiance.

If you should jump from a house-top, presuming you would not be

hurt, you would/// in the/ace of all experience.

Fly low, to=:To keep quiet, so as to escape observation ; to comport

one's self unostentatiously and unambitiously. (S.) A© @ tCC?
Some of the ring-thieves, who while holding office plundered the
city, have fled from the country, and a.xefiying loiv somewhere in
Europe.
Fly off, to = To separate or depart suddenly. -^ ^i % lUfL-^ -5
When I was driving very fast, one of the wheels of my wagon Jleiu
#
Fly off at a tangent, to=To be excited or hasty in action; to pursue
a strange and unexpected course. ^^T^^-M<^ffW} i: ^ "f » M^^
You can not rely upon Mr. M. ; he is apt toflt/ of at a tangent.

Fly off the handle, to=To fly into a passion. (S.) ^ij^&i t^*i, f^lT
 [144] FCO

Wlien I ordered tlie hired man to harness the horses in the evening,
he flew off the handle.
Fly open, to=To open suddenly, or with violence, •^^f: £ bXlj^ <
The lid of my watch,^ies open, when I touch the spring.
Fly out, to = l. To burst into a passion. (— ) ^K'^'^.t
The boy has been indulged so much and restrained so little, that

he flies out in a rage, whenever he is crossed anything.

2. To rush out. (H) fi^li} t > ^IH 6
As the carriage drove up to the door, the vf He flew out to meet her
husband on his return.
to=To obtain money on bonds or bills,— usually those
Fly the kite,
of small or doubtful value. :^^ -^€llCX±kmd- ^{^^IMU

The broker has a quantity of those new rail-road bonds, and is

trying to^^ the kite.

Foist upon, to=To cause something of poor quality or not genuine to

be received. T^t^^^^HI^ km<^h<tH6
The peddler foisted this glass pin upon the servant girl, as a
valuable diamond.

Follow in the footsteps, to = To imitate, copy after; to take as an

example. miMit . ff'^lt. mkm.^
He ia/oUowing in the footsteps of his father in rospsct to industry
and honesty.
Follow suit, to = To imitate ; to do as some one else does. ft^^» ©
These customs have been observed in our family for many
generations, and when I am of age and come in possession I
shall /oZ/o?i: suit.

Follow the dictates of, to = To observe the rules, comTnn,7v:3, or

principles of. CO^k '•? 6
Because the clerk in the store --^id not folow the dictates of consci-

ence, he lost his situation.

Follow the multitude, to = To believe or act as the mass of people do.

Follow up, to = To p ursue closely. ^. ^: t

The clew to the mystery was slight, but by followinrj it up the
mystery was explained,
i^ool away, to=To get rid of foolishly; to siiend in trifles, idleness,
 FOR [145]

orfoiiy. m^K^mL^^^ ^^K^t, m'^t

'He fooled atcay his time in youth, and lived without respect in his

manhood.
Fool to the top cf one's bent, to = To fool as much as possible. LH^^ -5

Foot a bill, to = To pay a bill. ^]^hM^

I am ready toybo^ the hill.

Foot it, to = To walk. j]--\s

I have no horse, and so Ifoot it.

For a dead certainty=As sure as death a fixed certainty; without ;

a doubt; assuredly. (S). jj^.^, »]Z'^-^» M^A^^ lIlLi^

I will come to the party /or a dead certainty.
Foraging party = A party sent out for forage. ^Wi'^€0 M'^ k^lT

"When General Sherman set out for the sea-coast he cut himself
off from his base of supplies in the rear, and sent out foraging
parties every day.
For all that = Notwithstanding ; in spite of. ^\zt^^^
The murderer denied the commision of the crime, but for aU that,
every one believed him guilty.
For all the world = For any consideration, or any inducement, or
reason. € •? LX ^ . ^<. ^PfSJ^X ^^ [ill) /) X ^ , ift^
I said to him, when he offered S loo for mj vote, I would not
trade my vote/or all the icorld.

For an age =^ A long time, -rg f? < ^ AL<

The man who used to peddle vegetables has not been on the street
for an age.

For as much as — Because. ^(,7:

For as much as the senator is seventy years old, he ought not to
seek a re-election.
For a song or a mere song = For much less than its value; very
cheaply. @ «. X|i < , r.&^^tz^
Mr. A. bought the bankrupt merchant's house /or a song.
For a time or season = Temporarily ; for a certain period. ^^ < ,

The professor of mathematics is staying at the seaside/or a time.

For aught any thing) one knows = In spite of any thing ona
(o?-

knows ; one docs not know to the contrary. 6 FS ^ t^ X !'!» ^

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For might ice hiow the winter may be very long and severe.
For aye= Always eternally. -^ ir , ikiJ}'Mm(Df^m)
;

I will be your friend /or aye.

For certain = Certainly without doubt. M^^ltC
;

It is thought that the interior of the earth is in a fluid state, but

it is known/or certain.
not
Forced march, a=A march in which the army is urged forward to
the utmost. ^,ff
By making a forced marcli, the reinforcements reached the main
body of troops, in season to be of great service.
Force, to, with a following adverb as along, away, from, into,
through, out, &c. =To impel, drive, extort, get &c., by main
strength or violence. -ki}tLn^^:tlt.X'^r ^ ?iE.^» it -5. ^
A promise was forced from her by undue exercise of marital
authority. I vf unforced along the hall, against my wish, by the
crowd behind. The conquered people vf ere forced into submission
to the government of the victors. The bill was forced through
the national legislature, by bribes and threats. Former!}',
informationwas/orcecZ out of reluctant witnesses by the application
of the thumb-screw.
Forcing quotation = Attempting to keep up the price of a stock and
to prevent its falling out of sight ; said of brokers. IT ^^0fH
Forcing quotcdions is generally accomplislied by a small sale.

For and aft = From one end of the vessel to the other; lengthwise of
a vessel. %\\ J: bmK^^^-^\ IQ^M 5
The guns of the enemy raked the and aft.
vessel /or
Foreclose a mortgager, to = To cut him
by a judgment
off, of court,
from the power of redeeming the mortgaged promises. f^^(^

If the mortgager is foreclosed, or if (as is commonly said) tlie mortg-

age on his house is foreclosed, his right of redemption is closed
forever.

For effect = In order to produce an exaggerated impression, or

excitement. l^D a: ifl-ti- L«)^^^ > '^-k^r.'^'^'ti^^A.I^^
She always had herseiJt in mind, and what she did was done for
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effect.

Foreign attachment = The attachment, for the satisfaction of a debt,

of the property of a debtor, who is not in the jarisdiction within
which the property is found. g H © {I U- ^ b X ^^ ® Rl ^ ^
Foreign bill of exchange = A bill drawn in one country or state, and
payable in another. ^Mi^;^#^^
Foreign plea=A plea objecting to a judge as not having jurisdiction
over the matter in hand. fi'^r ^ii^^'jl^ii^^h^ 6 t ^^O 6
In the suit against him, the defendant put in a/oreigri plea.
Foreign to the purpose-- Not belonging to a matter or plan. ^I/cP

purpose of the book to treat of French idioms.

It is foreign to the

Foregone conclusion = A conclusion which has preceded argument or

examination; one predetermined. ^'^COi^m^.W^^^^^^
The marriage of the young couple was a foregone conclusion, when
the consent of parents was asked.
Forestall the market, to=To buy or contract for mercliandise or
provision on its way to the market with the intention of selling

it again at a higher price ; to dissuade persons frou bringing

their goods or provisions there ; or to persuade them to enhance
the price when there, fiff t (^ ^'iSiS r M (^ ^ ^ X -^M ^^
ti"

Speculators in western cities sometimes combine to forestall the

market in wheat.
Forever and a day=A tediously long time. ^^fj\iC-B:(, % ^^ < 5

If I send this boy to the store, he will be gone forever and a day.
Forever and ever = Eternally : an emphatic "forever." yk^i^kC^ ^
The body of man decays in the grave ; but his soul will exist

forever and ever.

For examples To give an example. ^]^]d
For good ; for good and all = As a finality; permanently. fK^i/C,

Mr. B. informs me that he has come to the city /or good. He gave
up using opium for good and all.
 am FOR

For instance =Bj way of example or illustration. M^<{X

Fork out or over, to==To pay to hand over. (S.)^,^^ ^-^
;

He forked out the needful to you.

For love or money = For any consideration; at any price or cost. $3

At the time of the state affairs, no lodgings wero to bo had for

love or money.
Form an estimate, to=:To estimate. ^"^,
Form an opinion, to = To frame a belief or judgment concerning.

He was rejected as juror, because he hud/ormed an opinion of the

case from newspaper reports.
For many a long day = Through many days, each one of which
seemed long. -^CO^ B ^
For many a long day did the parents await the return of their son,
who ran away from home.
Former times = Earlier periods, ^il^.
For my part = l. so far as concerns me. my share. (—*)
2. for C5(^
m^.^.Kt'kxn. (n) -^^^n, €ic^^'^^u^«
1. I do not know how the rest of you feel, but /or my part I have
had enough of this unscientific music. 2. This orange is enough
my part.
for
For shame !=You should be ashamed; shame on you! ^/^^ C?';^

Fy ! children, /or shamel how could you get so angry.

For shortness' sake = In order to make more brief or concise. i^^'^TZ

For shortness' sake we write the word Doctor, thus, — Dr.

For the better =Ilesultiug in a better condition of affairs; witi
improvement, advantage, or profit. ^-^^jF < » ^'lILX
The doctor has exchanged horses, /or the Letter.
For the worse— Resulting in a worse condition; with deterioration,
harm or loss. ^
&3te t < .
lu t T
The invalid took a long sea voyage, but only /or the icorsc.
For the most part = Commouly generally, ji-g'^; < W> :;^IS ^
The farmers of America are, /or the most imrt, the owners of tha
land which they till.
For the nonce=For the present time or purpose ; for this singla
occasion or exigency. ^^- ^ , 1^^\t, BT» lit^^\Ut
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FEE am
This is a very poor pen, but it will answer/o?' the nonce.
For the purpose of=In order that; with the view to. (D @ ^^KX
For the sake of = Because of on account of. ©j^ ^ |^,X (DM ^ t^»
;

The man who was brought before the court for intoxication,
was leniently dealt with, for the saJce of his father, who is a
prominent citizen.
For the time being — For the present; for an indeterminate time. @
The boy whose parents died, is staying with his grand parents for
the time being.

Fourth estate = The whole body of journalists. — jfJ^^iU'^tn.^, ta

Fowl of the air = Birds, .^j

•'
Let man have dominion over the fish of the sea, and the fowl of
the air."

Fox and geese = 1. A boy's game in which one boy tries to catch

others, as they run from one goal to another. 2. A game with

checkers, in which from one end of the board a single checker
(the fox),and from the other end four in line (the geese)advance
the fox endeavors to break through the line of geese, and the
geese to pen up the fox. (—) /h^O—f^f}'^—!^^ J: ln]^0 ()

m 71 /) :^mLxm^mnmom i M^^ ^ Lmnztm />

Fractional currency = Small coins, or paper notes, in circulation, of

less value than the monetary unit. ?iK^fi: (5i0S^^ :^IC*0 411

Since resumption of specie payment fractional specie currency has

taken the place oi fractional paper currency.
Frame house = A house the frame of which is of squared timber. S£ij

Most of the houses on the hill are brick houses. But Mr. F. is

building a frame house in the next lot.

Free agency = The state or the power of choosing oi acting freely,

or without necessity or constraint upon the will. iJ^'fg^DiitiO,

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C1503 FRI

Onr free agency and God's sovereignty are both undeniable truths,
however we may be able to
little reconcile them.
Free and easy=Making one's self at home; characterized by an
absence of formality. Mm^6, ^U7L6^ ^"^f^fi^t;!^!]^

Intercourse at the clubs is freeand easy.

Free from = Exempt from ; released from not combined or mingled.
;

If one party to a treaty violate its conditions, the other party is

free from obligotian.

Free list=l. List of articles admitted to a country free of duty, 2.

List of persons admitted to any entertainment, as an opera
without payment. (— ) ^!l2:K^O@^io (H) fl^i^rM^^
1. A resolution has just been offered in congress to put salt on the
free list. 2. The free list at the opera last night was quite large.

Free port = A harbor where the ship of all nations may enter on
payment of a moderate toll, and load and unload, g lljii>(^l^

Free ports iorm deY)ots, where goods are stored at first without
paying duties. This goods may either be reshipped for export
on paying a mere transit duty, or may pay the usual full customs
of the country, and be admitted for home consumption.
Free wind = A wind which is propitious to the navigator and gives a
fair progress to his ship. /llUCMii^: t KW^M t M.)
We day with a free icind.
sailed all
Fresh breeze = A cool brisk wind tending to renew in vigor, ^fj,
I feel better for the drive in such fresh breeze as there is to-day.
i\,

Freshman class = The youngest of the four classes in an American

college. w:A':iicou.ii^'Am]]m^mm^m(0'i'(ow-^B.

Fret one's gizzard, to = To harass or vex one's self, or to be vexed.

8am. Lawson who was lazy and disposed to take things easy, said

his wife Avas a.hva,ys fretting her gizzard about something.

Friend at court, a = One disposed to act as a friend in a place of
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special opportunity or influence. ]!^y^'^^^(D]^^^llC^>LX.

Rely on your merits, and be thankful for a friend at court.

Frightened out of one's wits = So terrified as not to know what to say

or do. Uh^^tLnS^l k^h^^^m^ic^^'^it

The boy who was brought into court as a witness was nearly
frigJdened out of his loits.

Frightened to death= Very much terrified. #'^ t^liSt^it t

The old lady said that she was frightened to death by a ghost in the

garret.
Fritter away, to = To reduce to nothing gradually; to waste. ^^
He was heir to much property, but he hasfrittered it away.
From age to age = From one age to another; as the ages pass. iU; 4^%

The world grows wiser/>-o??i age to age.

From among -Out of from from the midst of. X. b ^ ^ ^
; ; b %

The milkman selected the spotted cows, from among a herd of two
hundred.
From bed and board = A phrase applied to a partial divorce, by
judicial decree, of man and wife, without dissolving the bonds of
matrimony. In this case the wife has a suitable maintenance out
of her husband's estate, called alimony. The parties are not at
liberty to marry any other person. ^-^|t,^, ^ < -JlM^M^^
The divorce from her husband which the court granted on account
of his ill-treatment of her, was a divorce /ro?w bed and board.
From beginning to end = Through the whole length throughout. ; Ji

The book of travels was interesting from beginning to end.

From first to last = During the whole time throughout. Mi^^^iHC^ ;

From first to last he has been a faithful public servant.

From hand to hand = From one person to another. — A * ^ —'A*^*
^Ki. b ^-^^
The book passed/ro/n hand to hand, till all the people on the street
had read it.

From head to foot = All over; completely, ^i^ ^l$ffC, — tSt^

The man who was thrown from the wagon was bruised from head
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C152] FUT
to foot.

From pillar to post^From one position to another. lH:^^^» ^%

The army driven/row "pillar to post
officer is ; his place of duty has
been changed four times in two years.
From stem to sterna From one end of the ship to the other, or
through the whole length of it. |S(Z)$;^ i f^ f -^^ /»

The length of the clipper/>'o/?i stem to stern is thirty-six feet.

From the bottom of one's heart = Heartily ; sincerely, ^i^^ ^ t) ,^^i

I wish you success in business/rom tlte bottom of my heart.

From the first ; from the beginning = Ever since the first mention or
act. iiii bmr.
From the heginning, the father has been opposed to the son's purpose
of becoming a sailor.

From this time = After this time ; henceforth. iftf:^» ]^^H

Heretofore the merchant has sold goods on credit, but from ihia

thae he will sell only for cash.

Fugitive compositions = Such as are short and occasional, and so
published that they quickly escapa notice, as in a newspaper.

Some distinguished writers have'^first become known and popular

through their/^/f/iVi'ye compositions.

Full many a time = Very often very many times.

;
^ » ^^ M '*'

Full many a time do we regret having neglected past opportunities.

Fullness of the heart = Abundance of feeling; strong feeling. ?H$©
#]t'If

When the orator denounced the tyranny of the government, he spoke

out of the fullness of his heart.

Full-tilt = At full speed; with a rush. ^,t/^'C\ —0 ^ AylC

He drew a knife, and came at me full-tilt.
Future existence = Continuance in being after this life. J^^O^tf^
We do not believe that there is no future existence for us.

Future state = The future life; the life after this present one. ^
^. **
We ought to be daily preparing for tha future state.
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GAI C1533

G.
10= To ramble or rove icllj, or without any fixed purpose.
Gad about,

about.
This boy spends much time gadding
Gag-law = A law enforcing silence. -giu^ji^JSft*
position; to become established.
Gain a footing, tD = To get a firm

The young physician has gained a footing in the

city.

some success to obtain

Gain ground, to = To advance;
to have ;

advantage. jiPt, ,^5^rJ3^5:jili'

The work of reconciliation between the Northern and Southern
States gained ground.
to win over.
Gain over, to = To draw to another party or interest ; ^I

were made in the Chicago convention, to gam

Strong efi"orts

delegates over to Gen. Grant.

Gain the day, to = To be successful in a
contest ;
to win. ^o . fScf

in his suit against the rail-road for injuries

Mr. P. gained the day
received at the crossing.
Gain the wind, to = To reach the windward side of another ship. ^
Two fast-sailing vessels were trying their speed together, and

one fell behind at the first, but soon gained the icind of the other.

Gain upon, to = To encroach upon; to have increasing advantage

over. -^At"* S^'f'
The weeds gain upon the corn in the field.
Gain, or grow, upon one, to = To increase as
a habit. ^0'Bt^^%

The habit of using opium groius upon Mr. O,

Gala day = A day of mirth and festivity ;a holidy. ff: B . ft B

Thanksgiving in the United States is partly a religious festival, and

partly a gala day.

wormwood = Something very disagreeable or painful. =g
Gall and

It was gall and luormioood to Mr. J3. to see the man who had
defrauded him, living luxuriously en the money.
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Game leg= A lame or wounded leg. (S.) ®1» ^%fZ6&

Mr. E. can not run, for lie lias a game leg.
Game of chance = A game the result of which depends on chance and
not on skill. ^m^^WK i ^-^'i^iBK X 6m^^
Games on most schools.
chance are forbidden in
Game to the backbone = Unyieldingly resolute and courageous. ^^
The president of the rail-road will not Le moved by the opposition
which is made to the employment of Chinese laborers, for he is
game to the hachhone.

Gathered to his psople, to be=:To join the company of deceased

ancestors, ^g tXfil7fc®4't^^'i^ ^ » m.%<7)ht km.^^
Abraham died in a good old age and was gathered into Ids people.
General agent = A person who has oversight of another's business,
often with subordinate agents subject to his control. W^^^',

Mr. A. is general agent of the P. Insurance company.

General average = A contribution made by all parties concerned in a

sea adventure, toward a loss which result from the voluntary

sacrifice of the property of some of the parties in interest for the
benefit of all. fx?SKjn£ii©^^ ^^I^ Llf^^^^-

A was made to recompense the owner of some

general average
indigo, which was thrown off the deck of a steamer in a hurricane,
between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
General orders = The commands or notices which a military com-
mander-in-chief issues to the troops under his command. ||'^

Get a footing, to = To become established ; to acquire a permanent

position. ^liPtli £:fl=, S ac^^i*^^' %t^
"The youDg physician has got a footing in the city.
Get ahead, to = To advance; to prosper, jitr* ^^
He gets ahead fast in his studies.
Get along, to=^To proceed; to advance ; to make progress, jitr,^

How far along in Greek have yon got.

Get a mile, or other distance, to -To pass over it in traveling. ^-^•

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By we had got ten miles on our way, we were fatigued.

the time
Get among, to = To arrive in the midst of; to become one of

members. (Df^llcMt^ <Di^f^\[CA6

The dog got among the sheep, and killed many.
Get a set-down, to=To get a rebuff; to get a humiliating rebuke.

The congressman get a set-down for his course by not being re-

elected.

Get a sight of, to = To obtain a view of. ^M.^^ ^^T

The crowd was so great, that I could not get a sigld of the governor
and his carriage.
Get asleep, to = To pass into a state of sleep to ; fall asleep. ^\^'Wi

The musquitoes bite, and I can not get asleep.

Get at, to=To reach; to arrive at; to make way to. l/Jl^lf » i'J^
I could not get at him on account of the crowd. I can not get at

this author's meaning.

Get away, to = To leave to escape. -5 , 3I

; ^
The boys caught a young fox, and tied him up in the shed, but he
got aicay in the night.

Get or arrive at the truth, to=To ascertain what is true in relation to

a particular matter. M^B ^ -S » i: '1^*^ tr ^ ^S
The reporter was sent to the scene of the murder to get at the truth
Get back, to = 1. To return. 2. To receive again. (— )^5o •

(n) Mtx^i. MJ^n-s

1. The sportsman has get back from his hunt, tired and hungry.
2. He will never get hack the money which he loaned the bankrupt
trader.

Get before, to = To arrive in front, or move forward; to pass, gj

He was fond of driving fast, and would not let any one get be/ore

him.

Get behind, to=To fall behind or in the rear ; to lag. ^-^JIC^O^

The sick soldier got leMnd in the march.

Get better, to = To improve in health. '^|i r fs] ^
How is the man who is ill of fever ? He is getting better.

space ; to come
Get between, to = To com© into the intermediate
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between. F^{C^^. f'Pl/^A^O, mto. m6

A common friend of the two angrj men got hetivecn tLem, and
prevented a fight.

Get by heart, to = To learn so as to repeat without aid; to commit

to memory, |t^r» HftEf
The teacher likes to have us get our lessons hy heart.

Get cleaf, to = To
become free from entanglements; to disengae one's
self; to be freed from danger, or embarrasment M^» ^t^ ^
YvHien you get clear of your pecuniary embarrasments. you will
rejoice.

Get down, to = To descend. T5 ^ f^ -5

The boy who climbed the tree was not able to get down.
Get drunk, to = To become intoxicated. @S@1^~
If a man never tastes intoxicating liquors there will be no danger
that he will get drunk.
Gat for one's pains, to — To receive in return, as reward or compsnsa-
tion. fM^Lx^<. ^inn^\^rm
After the apples had been picked, the boy shook the trees, and
got two barrels of apples for his pains.
Get forward, to = To proceed; to advance, j^tr
The class began to study Latin one year ago, and are getting
forward quite rapidly.
Get home, to=To arrive at one's"dwelling after absence. ^^T
I got home last night, just after you left my house.
Get in the harvest, to = To harvest the grain, or put it in the barn.

The farmer hired several laborers, to help him get in the harvest.

Get into a row, to = To engage in a riotous, noisy disturbance, ^[^

Some intoxicated persons got into a roio last night,down on "Water

Street.
Get into hot water, to = To become involved in difliculty. Ei||&C
mh ' ..

The teacher has water because he. did not heed the
got into hot
request of the school committee.
Get loose, to=To escape from confinement; to disengage one's self.

^ The horse was tied, but he hasuQ w ^o^^oose., . ..

_^. :j;,:j
 GET [157}

Get low, to = To become low. yf]^6

•The price of tea is do not buy it now
gettmg loiu;

Get off, to = l. To come from upon any thing; to dismount. 2. To

escape ; . to come off clear. (— ) T -5 » p-l^ 5o (^) ^^6> M.'f^

1. (?e^o/the rail-road track, or you may be hurt. Get off the

horse at the gate. 2. Did not the master punish you for your
playing truant? Tou got o^well.
Get on, to = To make progress to proceed ; ; to advance. Utr, M
frt _ ^

The sick man is getting on well.

Get one's back'up, to = To be angry ; to show hostility or stubbornness.

He got Jiis hack vp about it.

to=To rouse one's passion to enrage one. (S.)

Get one's dander up, ;

Mrs. F said Mrs. B's husband was lazy ; and that got Mrs.
B's dander 7ip.

Get on, (or go on) swimmingly, to = To be highly prosperous.

(S.)

The young lawyer who moved to Osaka gets on sidmmingly.

Get out, to=To extricate one's self; to escape. f^HS^» Jl ^ » ^-5

It is easier to get into trouble than to get out.
Get over, to = 1. To overcome, fliv^^
At his advanced age, it is impossible for him to get over his pre-

judices against changes and new customs.

2.To recover from ; to cease, i bW^^f^ Jfctr

The child now feels the disappointment keenly, but she will soon
get over it.

Get over the ground, to = To pass over the ground; to travel. Mff

A horse which takes long steps get over the ground rapidly.

Get quit of, to=To get rid of; to disengage one's self from, ^f^

He tried to get quit of the chores at the barn, but he could

find no
one to do them for him.
Get ready, to = To prepare. 2pfl^» fflStt"
clothing,
City p.eoi3le get ready for winter, by purchasing thick
 [158] GET

and putting coal in the cellar.

Get rid of, to = To free one's self from ; to shift off; to remove. ^
When you get rid o/this habit of using opium, I will rGcommond
you to the Collector of the port.
Get round, to = To gain advantage over by shrewdness or artfulness;
to circumvent. (S.) m^WM Kl bXBtMt. M<
The wool buyers can not get round me.
Get the better of, to = To get abvantage, superiority, or victory.

Us, ^A.r. mo
In the foot-race, he got the better of his opponent.
Get the hang of, to = To learn the arrangement of ; to become
accustomed to or familiar with, e) W^ ^^6^ K^^t^KWi
It is difficult for a foreigner to get the hang of English idioms.
Get the start, to = To begin before another; to gain or have the
advantage in a similar undertaking. -^A/^-* M"^
He got the start of us in trade.

Get the upper hand, to = To master; to conquer; to gain control

±r^-5» mo, mmt
Mr. A's horse was frightened by the umbrella, and got the upper
hand of the driver.
Get the worst of it, to = To be beaten; to suffer defeat, -gl^^.

He provoked his companion to fight, and then got the worst of it.

Get through, to = To traverse ; to finish ; to be done. M^t ^ ^Wt

I will go with you if I shall have got through my dinner.

Get to, to = To arrive at; to reach. j^T^ J'J^

Before the emigrants got to their new home, their funds were
exhausted.
Get together, to = To assemble; to come together, ^^f
The working men got together, to discuss the matter of their wages.
Get up, to = 1. To rise. 2. To make ready; to prepare; to write,
print or publish. (— ) m^6o (H) ^^» Wh-^6. ^Ift

1. He gets up at 5 o'clock, every morning, in summer. 2. He is

trying to get up an excitement about foreign immigration. Ho
^ ^^
GIV [1593

is gettmg up a book of travels.

Get wind, to = To become public; to be divulged, ^.fi^, ^Ij-^l

When the story of the barber's ill-treatment of his wife got ivind,
he left town.
Gift of the gab = Fluency of speech or natural talent for speech-
making. (S.) ^^©^, [i^0:t
It was coarsely said of a certain man, that he did not become a
minister, because he did not have the gift of the gab.
=
Gild or sugar the pill, to To render a disagreeable thing attractive.

The farmer did not wish the rail-road to run through his land,
but the company sugared the pill by offering him some of the
stock at a discount.
Give or make a = To
make a short visit. -^^^ ^— ^l^pg -1-
call, to

I shall give you a

when I go through New York.
call

Give a death-blow, to = To cause to die or be destroyed.

dJ'f
The failure of the greatest stockholder gave a project of the new
rail-road its death-blow.
Give a false coloring, to = To misrepresent; to make to appear different
from what itis. ^^t. "Mm
h hX^.-^LlS' ^^^
The emigration agent gave a false coloring to the advantages and
opportunities, which America affords to new settlers.
Give a guess, to = To guess ; to judge at random. W^^t ^ ^X^
The man asked the company at dinner to give a guess as to his age.
Give a handle, to=To furnish an occasion. ^.#J:-g£^ M^k
Endeavor always so to conduct yourself as to give your enemies no
handle to find fault with you.
Give a hearing, to = To afford opportunity to be heard; to listen to.

In the legislature, the committee on agriculture give a hearing

to-day to those who ask an appropriation of money for the
agricultural college.
Givs a lift, to = l. To give assistance in lifting. 2. To give assistance
in general. (—) ^^'^^^V-k^lt o (H) ^m t
 C160] GIV

1. John, will you give me alift; I want to move my stove. 2. I

was in a difficult place ; but lie gave me a lift by lending mo
$1,000.
Givealooseto the fdncy, to = To indulge the fancy; to be fanciful.

In his poem, the poet has given a loose to Ids iancy.

last

Give and take = Measure for measure; a game at which two can
play. mU^-^L. ^^ifKX^^tk^^^X^-fj^lC^^^^t
He who jests with another must remember that in such matters
the rule is " give and take."

Give or lend an ear, to=To show willingness to listen; to give

attention. il< , ^Mt
Will you give me your
ear for a charitable appeal ?
Give an entertainment, to = To provide for the pleasure of people
in some way. mM:km^t. WM'^t^^i
The Club gave a musical entertainment, the other evening.
Give an inkling of, to = To intimate ; to hint, ^ff^ t^ kt^^-^^t
At his last visit, my friend gave an inkling of his intention to move
to the west.
Give a'Kowland for an Oliver = To match one incredible lie by another.

Give a party, to = To entertain a company of invited guests at a

social gathering. ^#$:|^<
Mrs. G. gives &part7j this evening.
Give a person his own, to=To answer a person according to his
demerits ; to return what one takes. ^M § M l^fm X-^ifKUBl
The gentleman is overbearing and sarcastic in his remarks, but
our friend can give Jam Ms own.
Give a rap on the knuckles, to=To reprimand ; to blame ;
to censure.

The editor gives the city council a rap on the hmckles, for not
attending to the sewage of the city.
to afford
Give a thing or person a trial, to==To test by experiment;
opportunity of proof. ^)P)ir^ WMT
The farmer received a new kind of plough from the inventor, and
said that he would give it a tibial.

Give a thought to, to=To think of hastily and imperfectly. — ^"f

 Giv Yieii
_____^
-
Tlie physician is so pressed with business that he has hardly time
to give a thought to his family affairs.
Give away, to =1. To present to another person; to transfer, -fi^

,
I hsiYe given aivay all the photographs of myself, which were taken last.
2. To throw overboard ; to betray, as one accomplice by another.

Seven convicts attempted to escape from prison, but they wero

arrested a traitor-convict had given aioay his friend.
;

Give back, to — To return ; to restore. ^» fK ^^ ^

It was naughty, my child, to snatch the ball from your elder
brother's hand ;
you must give it haclc.

Give battle, to — To engage in battle ; to attack. ||$ f ^ ikWt

The United States troops came upon the hostile Indians in a ravine,
and gave them battle. Gen. X, made a forced march of forty
miles in twenty four hours, gave battle and routed the enemy
after one hour's fighting.
Give birth to, to = To bear; to bring forth. j^tr» ^^
Mrs. A. has give birth to twins.
Give chapter and verse, to — To point out the proof of a statement or
the accuracy of a quotation. jM^^ta^^

He can give you chapter and verse for his s^tatement concerning the
date of the battle.
Give chase, to=To run in pursuit; to pursue, ig^
The policeman gave chase to the thief.
Give countenance to, to=To favor; to aid; to support, ^j < »,^tr.

The judge said that he would give no countenance to lotteries.

Give credit, to = l. To trust for future payment of a debt. 2. To enter
on the credit side of an account. {-^) \t)%^LkT:t o (ZDIl

1. The merchant sometimes give credit in selling his goods. 2. The

merchant gave his customer credit for ten dollars.
Give credit to, to=To put trust in; to believe. Kit^Wci , kitT
The hunter did not give credit to the report, that a wild man had
been seen in the woods!
Give currency to, to = To cause or increase the publcity of ; to circulate.
 a62] GIV

Mrs. A., Ler aunt, gave currency to the report that the young lady
"was engaged.

Give ear, to = To listen attentively. ."^^iK* ^il'l'

I wish you to prosper, and ask you give ear to my advice.
Give effect to, to = To make valid; to carry out in practice. '^t^Xj'%

A gift of five dollars to the poor man gave effect to words of

sympathy.
Give exit to, to=To afford passage; to furnish a way of escape. ^
The sewers give exit to the waste water and filth of the city.
Give hard measure, to=To give harsh or oppressive treatment, ^f^

The land owner on the hill is said to give hard measure to his
tenants.
Give heed to, to = To attend to Ijc t^M V

Give heed to what I say, and you will have no difficulty in finding
your lodgings, when you arrive in London.
Give in, to =1. To announce; to tender. 2. To allow by way of
abatement. 3. To yield; to submit; to acknowledge defeat.
(-) ^r. ^<\ ^<'o (n) L^^^Tkmto (H) ^i,.

1. He gave in his adhesion to the new political party. 2. I shall

give in what is asked for in the settlement of his bill. 3. He was
forced to give in, in the contest. When I showed him the date of
the battle from the history, he gave in.

Give into, to = l. To yield assent; to adopt. 2. To acknowledge

inferiority ; to yield. (— ) liC^lMt.km'Bto (H) llC^6^
: .^r>

1. It shows weakness in him to give in to such views on the subject

of the currency. Fashion makes us give in to some customs,
which without this sanction would be condemned. 2, You will
have to give in to him, for his will is stronger than yours.
Give in charge or custody, to = To intrust for safe keeping, ^^t
at. um^nt
The murderer who was sentenced to be hung in one year was
taken form the court, and given in charge to the sheriff.
Give it to, to= To scold, whip, or beat one. (S) iitrnt* ^O
 GIV C1633

He has been very disobedient, and you must give it to him ! He

gave it to me well, when he was intoxicated, I assure you ! The
man gave it to his coachman for grooming the horse carelessly.
Give judgment for, or against, to = To pronounce a judicial decision
or sentence, f^l^^k^^t
The court gave judgment for the defendant. The court has not
yet given judgment in the libel suit between Mr. P. and the
editor. In the physician's suit for professional services judgjnent
teas given against the defendant in the sum of one hundred dollars.
Give leg-bail, to=To escape from custody and run away. ^Mkl^
He was arrested for embezzlement, but he gave leg-hail.

Give loose to, to — To give freedom to; not to restrain. tJ L^^ $ V

The murderer gave loose to his evil passions.

Give me leave to say = permit me to say. (A phrase of courtesy or

deference preceding a statement.) '^ t'V-^ » ^J^'^ h"
(•a^:^tif©itlton±)
The houses in town are very beautiful, but give me leave to say that
the sidewalks are in a bad condition.
Given to, to be=To be devoted to; to.have the habit of. tC#^^
id, co^m^mt. kMtS'
Mr. B. is an excellent mechanic, but he is given to iatemperance.
Prof. H's life has been given to the study of astronomy.

Give one a black eye, to = To disfigure one's eye or face by a blow with
the fist. is)m^km<*6. m<^^hnbkm<^6
The policeman gave the rowdy, who attacked him, a black eye.
Give one a dressing, to = To chastise one; to flog him. (S) PrT^^*

The father gave his boy a dressing for telling him a falsehood.
Give one a good, or bad, character, to=To speak of one in praise, or
in disparagement. ^^nMCOt^k^t^ "M^l^LnML^ li'C
Mrs. A. gave the servant who left her a good character.
Give one Jessie, to = To scold; to give a flogging. (S) P^^t'*^f?t"»
That boy has left his work, to see the game of ball and his father ;

will give him Jessie when he returns.

Give one's self no concern, to = Not to bo interested in or anxious for.
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C1643 ^V
m^f. M.K^^r -'

The idle son gives Idmself no concern about his father's business. '

Give one's self up, to = l. To despair of one's recovery; to conclude

to be lost. .2. To addict ; to devote. (— ) ^^^ ^ t ^Jil>'t'»^
"When he was sick he gave himself np. 2. Since he choose such
1.

company, he is wholly given vp to intemperance.

Give one the lie, to=To charge one with falsehood, ^^f^ bfZb

When the two men were discussing^ the opium traffic, one gave thej

other the lie.

Give G2ie the slip, to = To escape from one; to desert unexpectedly

The surgeon's colored servant gave him the slip. As they were
going around a corner, the thief gave the policeman the slip.
Give one to understand, to = To suggest; to inform. HfTj^^^ j^y

The farmer gave his hired man to understand, that he was not
satisfied with his "VYork.

Give over, to = 1. To cease; to desist; to abandon. 2. To conclude

lost; {-)mo. ±t?. mo{-M^)o (n) ^^r» ^^^s^v

. 1. I have given over trying tb persuade Mr. E. to remove to the

city. The policeman followed the thief to the river, and then
gave over the pursuit. He seems to be given pver {=^viho\\j
devoted) to gambling. 2. He rallied and recovered, after he was
giveyi over by his physicians.

Give out, to=l. To utter publicly; to announce. 2. To send outi tb-^

emit. 3. To expend all one's strength ; to cease from exertion.

4. To show in false appearance ; io make false claims to be.

1. It is given out at headquarters, that we shall march at ten o'clock.

2. Boiling yf^iex' gives ow^ steam. The rose gives otit a fragrance.
^-; 3. Before the end of the journey, the horse gave out. 4. Tliere>

V was a man, of mixed English and Indian descent, who gave himself
out to be the lost Dauphin, the son of Louis XVI.

Give place, to = To make room; to yield; to. give way, J^rkhlf) 5

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Let all the rest give place to the >ricle and bridegroom. The stage-
coach gives place to the rail-car in travel.
Give play, to = To allow liberty of acting ; not to restrain. ^^ fX- -^

When boys are let out of school they give play io their love of spori
and of exercise. The novel writer gives play to his imagination.
Give possession, to — To put in another's power or occupancy, j^^

Mr. A. has sold his farm, but has not yet given possession to the
purchaser.
Give quarter, to=To spare the life of a conquered foe; to admit to
surrender ; to treat mercifully, ^j^^ t i^® ^ 5: fJ < » P-$# ^S

Finding themselves victorious in battle, they gave no quarter. In

raordern times it is more customary to give quarter than anciently.
Give rise to, to = To originate ; to cause. ^ ^,jlS^ ^^
The failure of the ship to arrive on the appointed day gave rise to

the rumor that she was lost.

Give strength, to = To make strong. ?S < 'f"

Exercise gives strength to the muscles.

Give or turn the cold shoulder, to - To show marked neglect or
contempt. r^f^^LXlS^r, ^iMMO^^hhnt
He gave the cold shoulder to all applicants for a clerkship. Why do
you turn tJie cold shoulder on me '?
He took some offense at his
friend's words, and afterwards gave him the cold shoulder.

Give the cut direct, to = To avoid recognizing; to show personal

discourtesy. I^'t:?-^, ^ ^ ^ ^ L < t. K^Wtto
How have I offended you ? You gave me the cut direct.

Give the go-by to, to = To pass without notice; to evade. }m^i~^^

Some scholars [/I've difficult lessons iAegro-Sy.

Give the head to, to = To let go; to cease to restrain. Q ^t^ 5^

When the road was good, the driver gave the horses their heads.
Give the last finish, to = To bestow the last required labor. ^§ ,6^

The senator gave, the lastjinish to the speech he was to deliver, by

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carefully correcting all inaccuracies and inelegancies.

Give the lie to, to=To charge with falsehood; to return direct
contradiction. (OMM^^^^t^ tW.Mt
When a man says one thing, and does the contrary, his actions
give the lie to his words.

Give the mitten to, to=To dismiss a lover; to reject a suitor. [rJ

She has Mr. A., the mitten. He wished to escort

given her suitor,
the lady to the concert, but she gave him the mitten.

Give the refusal, to = To give the right of taking in

preference to

others ; to give the right of taking or refusing. -$tH®liJ:ll

The real estate agent has given me the refusal of the rooms till next

week.
Give the reins to, to=To give license to; to leave without restraint.

Napoleon I. gave the reins to his ambition for conquest. The poet
gave the reins to his imagination freely and beautifully.

Give up, to = l. To abandon; to relinquish. 2. to cease from effort;

to yield. (-MoMto (r.Mt.^h'

1. The clerk gave up his situaton, because it was too confining.

2. He has given up farming, and gone to the city to live.

Give up the ghost, to = To die to expire. ; ^t> MM^

After he had cried three times with a loud voice, he gave up the

ghost.

Give vent to, to=To suffer to escape ; to let out; to pour forth; to

tii-eLtr^ Wc^t. ^t> ^t^

express. Mht
When he heard the sad news, he gave vent to his feelings in a loud
cry. She gave vent to her grief, and wept like a child. The
mother, whose son was drowned, gave vent to her feelings in
sobs and tears.
Give warning, to=To warn; to notify in advance; to caution. ^
mt. m^t. m^.t. a:f:t
The telegraph gives learning of the storm which is approaching
from the northwest.
Give way, to = l. To begin to row; or to row with increased
energy. 2. To recede ; to make room. 3. To yield ; to concede

the opinion to another. (-*) jl 5* i^ Ir . S 'i' :^ ^ tH L T rl <*

__^
GOA cieTj

1, Give lomj, boys, the tide is carrying us back. 2. The crowd

grave tt;a?/ when the police appeared. 3. In all housekeeping
matters, the husband gives way to the wife.
Glim = Candle. lUiJ^, hij^ t)

Do use that glim!

Glory to=To be proud of to boast of. I: If 3 » J: @ M ^
in, ;

That man glories in being the strongest person in town.

Glut the market, to=To furnish an over-supply of any article of
trade, so that there is no sale. M^^MW^^^^'^^^^'^^^f'
Last year, over-production of cotton cloth had glutted the market.
Go a begging, to = To be in excessive quantity ; to superabound. ^
Last week, strawberries went a begging in the market.
Go about, to=To set one's self about or at ; to endeavor. M^ ii «

Spring has come, and I must go about my gardening soon. He goes

about, in many words, to excuse his long delay in answering my
letter.

Go against, to = To hinder to oppose ; ; to thwart. ^^?|-t" » M^

The young man whose father died last year is trying to get an
education, but everything seems to go against him.
Go against the grain, to=:To be repugnant to; to cause vexation
mortification, or trouble. KkLX^W^LX^^ 1I?.i1^Ltr,

It goes against the grain to confess our faults. It goes against the
grain to see rogues get their living out of honest people. It
goes against a mother's grain to see her daughter married too
young.
Go against the stomach, to = To nauseate ; to excite dislike or disgust.

Mr. A. is a very proud man, and it goes against his stomach to

apologize for his fault.

Go ahead, to=To proceed; to advance. jltr» B^^^

Go ahead with your plan for making sugar from cornstalk, and
see how you will succeed.
Go all lengths, to — To proceed to the utmost limit in anything;
to be excessive. m^l^MXs^ ^^%%^^t
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The miner's son is said to go all lengths in wickedness.

Go along Go about your business = Go away from my presence and
! !

-..,. dp not annoy me. ^0

"if ^ -^-^^^ ^.k'^\'tt ^ft

The peddler of cigars had so often importuned the lawyer to buy,

that one day he became impatient and said, " Go about your
business.'"

Go along with, to = To attend to accompany, f}^^ ;

The wife of the ambassador will go along with him to England.

Go astray, to = To go out of the right and proper way. JE^ J; U. ^
,1 After the death of his father, tlie young man chose evil companioils,

and tvent astray.

Go astern, to=To go backwards, as from the action of currents or

winds. mmMnu.u^iz^KWihoij-^m<
With all my rowing I u-ent astern, the tide was so strong.
Go at, to=To apply one's self to; to undertake; to attack. — J|'J:

.1 have taken exercise now I must go at my lesson:

;

Go or get away, to = To depart; to leave. ^5» Hij^f"

The physician could not get away to visit the mountains, because,
he was so busy.
Go or come back, to = To return. |f 5
The minister who has resided at the capital of China the past four,
years, has gone hack to England.
Go back on, to=To abandon; to turn against; to expose, (s) ;^^
t> i^#tv mmt
He ivent hack on his promise of loaning me money. One of the
gang of counterfeiters became dissatisfiedj and went hack on the
others.
Go beyond, to = To exceed, in ingenuity, research, or any thing clso.

^King Solomon went beyond all the kings of his time, in riches and
wisdom.
Go by, to = 1. To pass away. 2. To act -or do according to; to.

;
conform to, as a rule. (-*) ii^'ife^* (r.) i'C^lbXm^t^
mbt\^x'Ms^
. 1. While I was busy, the hour for going to the bank icent by. The
fashion araon^ men of wearing sinaU clothes and knee bucjile^
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"Let thine eyes Jook right on, and thine eyelids

lias gone by. 2.

good rule to go hj, when one walks in

straight before thee," is a
the street. If you do not go hy the rule in working out the
problems in arithmetic, you will make mistakes.
Go by the board, to = To be lost overboard hence, to be lost, ruined, ;

destroyed; to fail of success. lih^V^%%X^ts ^Wt ^ Cl

mt. nmt :
•
•

The mast tuent hy the hoard in the storm. The dry goods concern
has gone hy the hoard, by reason of bad debts. The project of
'

introducing water into the city has r/one &?/ ^Ae iaarcZ.

Go by the name = To be familiarly known or called by the name

of, to
of. (D-Z}:Uxm~c^h6
Gen. Joseph Hooker name of " Fighting Joe Hooker"
icent hy the

God bless you = May God prosper you and make you happy, jjlf i^^

The father parted from his son saying, " God bless you my son."
—
God forbid (A strong expression of dissent or denial) if>$&>{^XM

God forbid that I should refuse to defend my country, when it is

in danger.

Go down, to = To be accepted as true ; to be believed, (s) ^'^^ ^^

. \JMh6. \t^h6 ^ . r. ;, .

The boy who ran away from school yesterday told the teacher
that he was sick, but that statement would not go doion.
Go far, to = To be very effective; to almost result in; to avail
much. -AK^mt^ts ^€---'--o'^^mtW:T
"
His bad couduct goes far towards alienating his friends. The
money given the poor old man will go far toward clothing him
^ '..,.
for the winter.
Go farther and fare worse, to=To neglect the present opportunity,
and afterward take a poorer choice. M^COMMt^L^K'\M
He did not sell this land tome for what I offered, but he may
go farther and. fare worse. I have decided to take the horse
-
which the dealer showed me; it is; not quite such an one as I
wanted, but I fear I shall go fariher^'<md fare loorse, if I do not
s^ ^ take. him. ----;-.,- ^^ iiv-- ;'--::,. - _ --.^J ;

Go for, to = 1. To give attention to, or pursue Jor Jlie: pjii£pQ;5e of

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attack (s). 2. To be in favor of; to support. (— ) tfC^r^-^

Lxs.^m^Em^i^xmmtio (n) nf^t.mtt
The political speaker 'tvent for tlie opposite party, in the latter
part of his speech. The dog discovered a boy in his master's
melon patch, and tt-er?^ /or him. 2. The majority would (/o /or
Garfield.

Go for nothing, to=To have no meaning or effacacy. i^lCOMM h ^

r
All his compliments and flatteries in the letter go for nothing. The
lawyer's plea goes for nothing with the judge, but does not go for
nothing with the jury.

Go halves, to = To have an equal share ; to divide evenly, f^f^^^,

"Will you go halves with me in buying this land ? "We go halves

in the profits of this speculation in wheat. They worked
together, and luent halves in what they made.
Go hard with, to = To occasion danger of fatal issue to; to cause
serious trouble or danger to. ^-^i\'^^W:t ^ l^lfe'^'L-t^
m^mMt
It will go hard loith him in this sickness.

Go heels over head, to=To move in a heedless, rash, or inconsiderate

manner. /. -v 5 tCfr'^-S* ^z^l^iitj'
He ivent heels over head into buying mining stock. • In whatever
he does, he is apt to go heels over head.
Go in, to = To enter upon ; to undertake ; to apply one's self. A-S ,

Arc you going for the prize in composition at school ? In

in
building his house, Mr. H. iceyit in for comfort and durability;
not elegance and show.
Goings on = Conduct; deportment ; transactions, ff^* ^Wls ^M
Such goings on as you describe were very reprehensible.
Go into, to = To enter into; to si36ak of. l[CA6 5:^ -5
»

It was an extremely unpleasant affair, and you must excuse me

from going into all the details.
Go into operation, to=To begin to operate, or take effect. ^|^ ^^3
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Before the law against liquor-selling ivent into operation, the saloon-
keeper sold out.
Go it blind, to=To engage in any thing hastily and without proper
deliberation. M"^^^ ^'^^ K^^^t
I advise you to make thorough inquiry about the enterprise before
you embark in it ; don't go it hlind.

Go or sail large, to = To have the wind crossing the direction of the

vessel's course in such way that the sails feel its full force
especially to have the wind on the beam or the quarter. $jL^^

When a vessel sails large, it gains its highest speed.

Go or come near to, to = To almost accomplish; to approximate to.

The failure of the bank will go near to ruin him.

Golden age = The
fabulous age of primeval simplicity and purity of
manners in rural employments. i^'^^^V^^^'^V^iX
The old Greek poets wrote of a golden age.
Golden mean, the = The intermediate position between two extremes.

Give me neither great wealth nor utter poverty, but the golden
mean. The golden mean of steady industry is better than tho
extremes of laziness and too great exertion.
Good breedings Politeness; deportment free from lowness of tasto or
behavior,m^'^ ^ I . M%'iin^Wl^ ±w
Good breeding is a matter of iaheritance and early training.
Good cheer = Provisions; entertainment. ^'i^J^ ^%^ ^,i&^
At the wedding feast, the table was loaded with good cheer.
Good consideration= A motive to a contract founded upon relationship,
natural aifection, generosity and the like. ;!fa#©^^0» ^^^
He conveyed the farm to his nephew for a good consideration.
Good for nothirig= Worthless ; not fit for use. H^^ § ^ t^:3:/^
»

A broken thermometer is good for nothing.

Good graces = Favor ; friendship. JglH, :SI!a
I am not in her good graces. He got into the good graces of the
governor,
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Good hand at = Experienced in ; skillful at; faithful in. K^^^t

lie is a good hand at swimming. Are you a good hand at writing ?
jMr. A. is the best hand at gardening whom I have ever
employed.
Good nature = Natural good temper; amiability. ^IF'^g^ ^K»
Good nature is a most enviable endowment.
Good office = Intervention; raedeation. ^t^^ ^®» i^W,
The good offices of Gen. Grant were sought in the disagreement
between China and Japan, respecting the Loochoo Islands.
Good Samaritan = 0n6 who befriends others when in trouble,
especially strangers and friendless persons. -l"lilA(l3c&^:C':^fi^

The ticket agent was a good Samaritan to the boy, who was hurt
by the cars.
Good will = Favor; kindness. f^M^ ^^
The good lu'dl of a community goes far to determine the desirableness
of living among them.
Good word = Commendation; favorable account. ^I^» ^^
When you see the governor, please speak a good tcord for me.
Go off, to = l. To depart. 2. To be discharged (as a gun). (—*) -^

1. The barber who w-as indebted to "so many persona has gone off".
2. The cannon which the men were firing went off prematurely,
and injured one man.
Goon, to =1. To proceed; to advance forward. 2. To be put on,
(-} jiiPo (-) m\ft,6
1. Go on a mile further, and you will find the inn. 2. The coat
goes on hard.
Go on a fool's errand, to = To undertake a useless or an impossible
^j^TL !^KnZ-^J&,W'}(0^t^O
enterprise.
The party who went to search for the money, buried by the pirate
Captain Kidd, iccnt on afooVs errand.
Go on all fjurs, to = To be exactly similar in the minutest points.

"No simile can go on all fours"

Go or get on board, to — To enter a ship. %'uK^t.\6
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While the steamer Great Eastern was in the harbor, many New
Yorkers icent on board.
Go one's way, to=To go to depart, fr < »; ^5
The postman leaves the letters at the house and goes Ms loay.
Go out, to = l. To become extinct, as light or life. 2. To becomo
public. (-) x\\^, m,s.(im)\tL^^^'^€K^^)o (n) m
mt
1. The lamp tcent out in our absence. 2, The report went out that
he had resigned.
Go out of one's way,= To deviate from the common
to or direct
course. %m^^V-^6. 5^^. iK^irA^
Not knoM'ing the road to the adjoining town, the stranger loent out of
his icay in driving there. The speaker at the meeting last nigh-
tcent out of his way to censure the president.
Go over, to=l. To read; to peruse; to study; to review. 2. To
examine. 3. To change sides to pass from one party to another,
;

1. I am now going over the colouial history of this country. Havo

you gone over these letters ? 2. I wish you to go over these
accounts. Please go over this letter, and correct it, if necessary.
3. He deserted, and ivent over to the enemy, Politicians some-
times go ever to the opposite party.
Gordian knot = l. A km t tied by king Gordius, which was so very
intricate, that there was no finding where it began or ended. 2.
An (— ) ^ L^H^ Phrygia CO'^ Gordius
inextricable difficulty.

a^ Jupiter -xm'^'M-WiiWit^^omK'^o'^h-m <:tX:^

1. Kiug Alexander, conqueror of Asia, cut the Gordian knot.

2."When we find ourselves in difficulties, which seem inextricable,
we may escape by cutting the Gordian knot. {Cutting the or
Gordian knot = using bold or unusual measures).
Go shares, to = To share equally ; to partake; to be equally concerned.
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T7ill you go shares -with me in tlie speculation in this rail-roaci

stock?
Go snacks, to = To share expense; to take part. R^Jr^Jli^, i^
i^t» mo
I will go snacks with you in the picnic. Let us take a fishing trip,
and go snacks in expenses and fish.

Go the round, to=To complete the circuit; to perform a series of

acts or duties. —Mbt^ Mb-^^t. -^^^©fr:^3JWt^^
The postman goes iJie round of the houses, twice a day.
Go the rounds, to=To be in circulation, as a rumor, story, petition ; to
spread; to get abroad. (^, WMM^K^^} Wi^ts ^^^

The man in prison for forgery, is sick with consum.ption, and a

petition for his pardon, drawn by his lawyer, is going the rounds.
Go the way of all flesh, to —To die. ^ ir

We are all mortals ; we must go the luay of allfiesh.

Go the way of all the earth, to = To die. ^t Wk^^O
^

Since the mother luent the icay of all the earth, the children have
suffered for care and companionship.
Go the whole figure, to = To go through the whole of a thing, in its

entirety. (S) ^f ^/r^X < ^.^t. ^.<t. ft?r

Mrs. Croesus, wno went to see the passion-play in Ober-Ammergau
and the bull -fights in Madrid, told her New York friends she
thought she would go the whole figure (=go the whole round and
see every thing.)
Go the whole hog, to=To do any thing with a person's entire
strength, not by halves. (S) ^il^'i&%'X^^1^t

At first the man thought to give up the use of rum and brandy
only but afterward concluded to go the ivhole hog, and discard
;

wine, beer, and cider, also.

Go the whole length, to = To go to the extent of anj-thing; to be an
extremist ; to be radical. @f, |/^ JiJ ^ , \^'f}W.i' f<)} ^L
The lecturer of last evening tcejit the ivhole length in adovocating
woman suffrage.

Go through, to=:l. To execute; to accomplish. 2. To suffer; to

bear ; to undergo ; to experience. (-^) f^Wtt ^ ff^bM^t'^o

(n) mu6. m^. js^% ^< » nmt
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1. The scholar icait through his recitation creditably. 2. The

emigrant tcent through a long sickness, after reaching his new
home.
Go through one, to=To strip of valuable property. (S) ^Mwl:^^

The thieves chloroformed th old gentleman and went through hvn

with great dispatch.
Go through the mill, to = To acquire practical acquaintance of any
thing (generally with some unpleasant experience). (S) || L- <

If you really think of taking that risk, ask Mr. A's advice. He
was gone through the mill. Beware of that mock auction I have ;

been through the mill.

Go to bed, to = To betake one's self to bed for rest. ^\XM. < > ^i^
rE <
The v/atchman does not go to led till past midnight.
Go to grass = Go av/ay —
said to a troublesome or inquisitorial
; person.

Come and see this beautiful sunset. Go to grass ! I don't care any
thing about the sunset.
Go to law, to = To refer a dispute to judicial decision. Wi.flKW^'k

Not being able to settle 4he dispute between themselves, they

determined to go to laio about it.

Go to pot, to = To be ruined; to be destroyed. ^%t ^5» ^ ^

The extravagant and dissipated banker has gone to pot.

Go to rack, to == To perish; to be destroyed, s -^t ^ ^t %K^f
The ship lost her masts in the storm, was driven on the rocks, and
everything loent to rack.

Go to school, tO:=To attend school; to be a pupil. {J[{|^'^» ^W^^

Many boys can not go to school in the summer, because their

assistance is needed to work on the farm.
Go to the bad, to = To become a ruined man, or a depraved character.
(S) mmt. mmt
He is with a dissipated set of men, is as vicious as any, and has
altogether gone to the had.
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Go to the dogs, to = To go to ruin ; to be ruined, ^^f* M^
Hg is so dissipated, tiiat lie is going to the dogs fast. Since the
senior partner died, the druggist's business has gone to the dogs.

Go to the wail, to = To be hard pressed, or pushed to extremes ; to be

the weaker or unsuccessful party. §lj L < iE $ b <5 » 3^IS^ t

In the struggle against the civilization of European races, the

savage tribes of North America have gone to the wall.

Go to work, to = To begin laboring; to commence operations; to

manage. ji:^licm6> i^lf^
It is time to go to luork. If you go to luorh rightly, you will gain
his friendship.
Go to wreck, to = To suffer ruin or desolation ; to be rendered useless
to be destroyed. -^Mt W:mt Ws^t
. .

The family mansion of the Cs has gone to lorecJc, sinec it was sold.
Mr. G's fortune went to wreck in the East India trade.
Go under, to = 1. To be talked of or known, as by a title or name
2. To be submerged; to sink; to be ruined. (— ) tCX^ h

1. The oldest son of king Edward III ice7it under the name of the
Black Prince. The ship struck upon a rock and soon tvent
2.

under. His speculations in stocks were too heavy for him, and
he went under.
Go up, to = To come to an end; to cease; to fail in business. (S) ^^

The crockery dealer on the corner has gone vp. The bank, which
had his money, has failed and he is gone tip.
;

Go upon, to=To take as a principle. :^|| ^ t , ^^ ^ -^ , h^ L

^^
It is not prudent to go upon the supposition, that men will always
act in a disinterested way.
Government board = One department of the stock exchange which
deals in government securities. #5^3^51 /l/r ^— pJiK LX^^
Go with the stream, to=To do just as every body else does. l^^ffZl

He has little independence, but goes ivitli the stream,. Do not go

with tlie stream, and do what is of doubtful propriety-
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Go without saying, to=To be known without saying it ; it is not

necessary to say. "B^^-e^^lL* ^'S^k^-^T^ 'uki^fZi'

It goes ivithout sm/ing, that tlie better the protection against fires,
the lower will be the rates of insurance. It goes loithout saying,
that St. Nicholas (a children's monthly), for the present month,
will be found highly entertaining.
Go wrong, to = To be improperly managed ; not to prosper. |g^

Since the merchant's son succeeded him in business, affairs go

wrong.
Grace of god = The mercy of god; the divine favor undeserved ;

kindness of god. fi^OW^^.^ %'^,

Graduating class — The class of any school, seminary, academy or
college, that completes its course in any given year.
MM.^^*

Graduation exercises --The exercises, usually literary and public,

which take place when a class in an iustitution of learning
finishes the prescribed course, and receives diplomas. "^^^CO

Grains of alio wanes == Abatement, deduction, (preceded by the word

tvith) mmLx. i^fibT, m'^wx
The hunter's story of his fight with the bear is to be tn,ken uitJi
some grains of allowance.
Grand days = Certain days in the terms which are solemnly kept in
the inns of court and chancery. ^^WiKX^iiW'V%TkWi,Wfx<D

Grand jury = A jury selected by lot, of: not less than twelve nor
generally more than twenty-three, whose duty it is to examine
into accusations against persons charged with crime, and if they
see just cause, then to find bills of indictment against them, to
be presented to the court. 'M^^^B.k^X^<' ^-fZLATb"^

n^kMbm^7^Lm^^^mm^n:d.^^^t^Lxm.nm
Grapple with a question, to = To examine or discuss a subject vigor-
ously. f^m^m't^Km^t. ?^mtmmt
The early abolitionists in the United States grajjpled iclth the
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question of slavery.
Grasp of intellect = Wide -reaching power of intellect to comprehenti
subjects. ^m^'Mmt 6(Dm-k'^^^u^ n-x~^i.6mM-n
Grate upon the ear, to = To offend and distress. ^§^^ L» K^
Cross and angry words in a family grate upon the ear.

Grease the palm, to = To bribe. If II- ^1^.^

No doubt they greased his 2^cdm well, to secure his vote. The
witness would have told a different story, if his palm had not
been greased.
Greaser = Mexicans or South Americans. (S) p? ^ v' =» A3tfjt'^5?.:Hv
mm A
Great go=A curious or remarkable occurrence. (S) ^^^^^-Sl ^

Old Mr. A. is to marry young Miss B. —that is great go.

Great gun. =A person in authority or office ; a man of note. (S) ^

m. tA. ^±
The temperance people have engaged a great gun for their meeting
to-night.
Great seal = The principal seal of a kingdom, state, or sovereign
used in sealing charters, commissions, etc. ^2» ^S
Green old age = An old age healthy and vigorous. ^MK'^ b Xiul
wm^6i. ^x^t^, mm
Temperance and chastity secure a green old age.
Green-eyed monster^ Jealousy. ^i]5»
The green-eyed monster has taken possession of him.
Greenhorn = An inexperienced, simple person; one unaccustomed to
the ways of the world. (S) iitP^^r. iit'lt^M-^*^ o A» §^
Km^6 VA
Ee has never been away from his home, not even to school ; and
he is a greenhorn.
Gregorian calendar = The calender as reformed by Pope Gregory
Xm in 1582. ±^m (-^pS-gAi-Il^^'vr.'V -i-Hi«:?i

Gregorian year = The year as now reckoned by the Gregorian

caleodar. ±mW I b mULfl^^
Grit= Spirit; determination; spunk; firmness of mind. ^;T»fIl, ^
 HAD CHOP

It takes grit to be a military officer.

Grocer's itch==A disejise of tlie skin, caused by handling sugar or

treacle. ®li]^«|iPf Jr^^ i /) iS^ I^®©?i(^»
Gross weight = The weight of merchandise or goods, with the dust
and dross, the bag, cask, etc., in which they are contained. ^
^. HM. lil#li< ^i^l^TS^T^^K^oaa
Gross u-eiglit is distinguished from net weight, which is the weight,
after allowance is made for the weight of the bag, cask, and of
the waste and refuse.
Grow.out cf, to = To issue from, as plants from the soil, or as a
branch from the main stem ; to result from. 4:6^^* i^^
Their domestic troubles have all grown out of a willful, unyielding
temper.
Grow together, to = To close and adhere; to become united by
growth, as flesh or the bark of a tree severed. fj5^ -f , ^:^ L X

The two shoots that came up from the root have united and grown
together into one tree.

Grow up, to = To arrive at full stature or maturity. t^K'f ^i^%\^

trL6
They have four children, who have groion up and gone away from
home.
Grub = Food; victuals. (S) ^i^
Guiding star = The person or thing which influences and guides one's
life. -^^^w.vcL^m^t 6 K^Lnm-^
A mother's hallowed influence has been the guiding star of his life.

The ambition to be renowned and to hold high ofl'ice has been

his guiding star.
Gulp down, to = To swallow eagerly, f^^^tr, ^^iT
We gave the tramp a bowl of tea, and he gulped it doivn, while

standing in the doorway.

££
Had as iief ='Would as willingly. {Had, in this phrase, is probably a
corruption of would), jfr^ ^^ IS^^ t* "t 6 k % Mi't T
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The farmer's boy had as U ef workas go to school. / 7iad as lief sell
ray liorse as not.
Hail-fellow well met = Hailing every one with courtesy; on easy
familiar terms — an expression denoting intimacy. ^ L ^ S^X ^
He is haU'feUoiu ivell met with every one. John ancljamesaro iLail-

felloiv ivell met (=:boon comjDauions.)

Half-seas over = ileeling drunk. (S) ^p, t. 3 pBIO'* MS^X^
He is lialf-seas over.

Half the battle = Half what is necessai-y to success. i^^^f^i^llcX i

In treating the sick, it is the half the haltle, to know what the
disease is.

Hammer and tongs = Violently; in earnest. ^L<» IKVl!l»t^, —

ipii

In a newspaper article, he came down on me, hammer and tong^.

Work on the new bridge was suspended last month, but now the
workmen have gone at it again hammer and tongs.
Hammer at, to = To work in the mind; to labor at intellectually.
(S) ii#r> B^okm^t
I left the student hammering at a problem in arithmetic.
Hand and glove = Intimate; familiar; en friendly terms. ||^^

He was living inside the government linos, but ho was hand and
glove with the rebels.
Hand down, to=^To transmit througli generations in succession.

Traditions of the country are handed doivn from father to son.

Hand in hand=In union; together. Jt^^^ ^K^tMbX^ M
"Vice and misery go hand in hand.

Hand inhand with, to be or to go = To bo closely united to;

to accompany. \[ii^^Tv fl"-,^
Prejudice goes hand in hand ivith ignorar-ce.

Handle = 1. A nose. 2. The title appended to a person's name. (S)

1. Ho hiis a large handle to his face. 2. The Reverend Doctor A

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Las a long handle to liis name.

Handle without mittens, to = To handle unceremoniously ; to treat
without ceremony; to treat roughly. |Ei§-f , ilit^x < MWi^
As the offense was a very grave one, and required plain speaking,
he handled it ivithout mittens.

Handover, to = To place in the hand; to give; to disgorge. \^-

Hand over the key. I had to hand over the money to the agent,
before receiving a passage ticket.
Hand over hand = By passing the hand alternately one before or
above another. M^I:Sr±THd^ LT, ^t^L^
The boy climbed the rope hand over hand.
Hands oS = keep off; forbear to touch. ^|j^Li, |U<5 ^'^TSkt^ j^

Hands off from that boy ! Let him alone

Hand to hand = In close encounter. ii^^\^X ^^W\^X
In boarding the enemy's vessel, the marines fought hand to hand.
Handwriting on the wall-— A sign or prediction of approaching
calamity.fi0|^3^{S
In the discontent of his subjects, the ruler saw the handivriting on
the icall.

Hang around (or round), to=To pass the time idly about ; to loiter
about. ••••©?) /2 t)
\iC-ry J(f ^ tX^^>^
Hanging round taverns is a bad way of spending one's time.
Hang back, to=To recede; to go reluctantly. ^<» Mi^^^'-S,

Milton represents Eve as hanging hack when about to be introduced

to Adam.
Hang by a thread, to = To be in a critical situation. :^^—i|» M»

He is very sick, and his life hangs hy a thread.

Hang fire, to = I. To be slow in communicating fire through the vent
to the charge. 2. To be slow in starting. (— ) vAP^ ^ b 'KM

1. The gun is wet, and hangs fire. 2. The expedition to Gan

Francisco hangs fire for lack of men.
Hang on = l. (Emphasis on the word on). To hold fast ; to stick. 2.

To depend upon; to be determined by. (— ) ^1^^-^-. Il^f,

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1. TliG yoiitL Jiangs on to his purpose of getting an education. 2.

The question of the student's going to Europe hungs on his

receiving the money due him from the author.
Hang on the lips, words, etc. — To be charmed by the eloquence, fg

He was a remarkable orator, and a nation himg on his lips.

Hang out, to -To reside or do business. (S) i^ts^ M^i'* W}1^
Where do you hang out ?

Hang out the red flag, to=To give signal of battle. ^^CDin^k

The ship-of-war ordered the brig to lie to and surrender, but instead
the brig hung out the red flag.
Hang out the white flag, to = To ask quarter; to give a signal of
submission. W^^^, W^^m%k%t
The besieged city at length hung out the tvhiteflag.

Hang 7er, to = To threaten, it 6 ^^ ^ ^ )£ ^

My friend does not see the ruin that hamgs over him, and which
will come upon him, through his lavish and prodigal way of
living.

Hang round, to — see hang ai-ound.

Hang the flag at half mast, to = To raise it only half way to the top
of the mast or staff, as a sign of mourning. ^3i}dt4^©^t^{/C

On the anniversary of president Lincoln's assassination, flags are

hung at half mast in the United States.
Hang together, to =1. To remain united. 2. To agree; to be self-
consistent. (-) mim^^t. ^mto (n) -wct. m^tt
1. " If we do not hang together, we shall hang separately." If the

temperance party had hung together it could have elected its

candidate for mayor. 2. The story which you toll about your
conduct does not liang together.

Happen in, to=To happen to come in. fAtAb^^^l^MM^lit^

She happened in, just as we were speaking of her.
Happen on, to— To meet with; to fall or light upon. "^^^ ffi"^

happened on a passage in Tacitus the other day in which he speaks

of Divine providence.
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Happen what may = Whatever may happen, i^^M 6 ^ , ^Pjpj^^

The youDg lady who was married last week will always be good
tempered, happen ivliat mmj.
Harbor vindictive feelings, to=To be revengeful. ^i^^WiLs ^^ k
It is not right to harbor vindictive feelings.
Hard heart = A cruel, merciless, or wicked disposition. ^'^^12^©

The Eoman emperor Nero, who killed his mother, had a hard heart'
Hard lines = Hardships; difficulty. (S) ^||» Sfof
These heavy taxes are hard lines on the poor.
Hardly any = Very few. g ?c <> ^ t ^ ^ L' »
>^'

In America, hardly any persons believe in astrology.

Hardly ever = Seldom, ^it^
In New England the month of September hardly ever passes without
a frost.
Hard money = Coin or specie, in distinction from paper money. ^
It is necessary to commercial prosperity tha,t paper money should
be payable on demand, in hard money.
Hardness of heart = 1. Cruelty ; want of sensibility. 2. Stubbornness
impiety. (-) ^JS, M-^, ^b^t^o (=.) ®®. X^U^
1. Nero, one of the Koman emperors, was a man of great hardness
2. Through 7iarc?ness of heart, and impenitence, men
of heart.
up for themselves wrath in the day of judgment.
treasure
Hard of hearings Having the hearing impaired somewhat deaf, i^P ;

Since he had the scarlet fever, he lias been hardjqf hearing.

Hard pan = A basis of gold and silver ; a stable basis ; a foundation.
(S) ^mmcomm. m^fz^^m
The prices of provisions have reached hard pan. There has been
much fluctuation in business matters but now we seem to ;

have reached hard pan.

Hard up= Without money or resources; in extremity; closely pressed
by want. — ^:3:t» -R^Ir-^ 'S ^X L» Hit tX. ^2Ki^'«> -5

He is very hard icp. While the travelers were passing over the
plains, they were hard up for water.
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Hard upon, to be = To treat unkindly, unreasonably, or oppressively.

Mr. N. hard upon his clerks, in not giving them any vacation.
is

Hard water = Water containing some mineral substance that deco-

mposes soap. MyUM^ ^ l^Mt^^^'A ir-^W 1 6 y}^)

Hard icakr is unfit for washing.

Harp on the same string, to = To dwell tediously or monotonously on

the same subject, in speaking or writing, [pj t^ ^(D?^^ ^

The man who is half crazy about his new invention is here, and is

harping on the same string to-night. In his message, the mayor

harjjs on the same old string of economy.

Hatch out, to=To come out of the egg. M^ ^

The best time to apply Paris-green to the potato vines, is when the

larvae begin to hatch out.

Haul over the coals, to==l. To take to task for short-comings; to
call to account. 2. To reprimand. (— ) ^ ^Mt #S t ^ » >

tm-iLi^. m^^^^ttso (n) si«t.

1. I was tardy, and the teacher hauled me over the coals. 2. Your
master will haul you over the coals for talking so freely about his
private concerns.
Have a bee in the head or bonnet, to = To have fanciful ideas or

plans ; to be a little crazy, ^g, I: tl< » ^^ K^M k^i.'P

She is crack-brained, and. has a lee in her head.
Have about one, to = To have near by or within reach. ^KW^ts
After Mr. had entered the street car to go down town, he
A.
money cd)Oid 1dm.
discovered that he had no
=
Have a brush with, to To have a short or slight encounter with.

The 5th cavalry had a brvsh with the Indians, as it passed their
camp.
Have a care, to = To take care ; to be on one's guard. ^Mt* J^'O

You should have a care not to lose your money in the crowd.

Have a drop too much, to=To be slightly intoxicated. tp^^Elf

The stage-driver seems to have had a drop too muck
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Have a finger in the pie, to = To be concerned in; to have part in.

mmt
If any entertainment, as for instance a concert or a fair, is proposed
Mr. B. always wants to have a finger in the pie.
Have a fling at, to = To make contemptuous remarks about ; to utter
a stinging speech against. UMOnklB^ts KfhLWM^^^
PJ:<
This member of Congress is always finding fault with the govern-
ment ; and on this occasion he had his xx&uaX fiing at it.

Have a good start in life, to=To begin life under favorable

circumstances. ^^ t ^K^^ i
My son has a good start in life.

Have a great mind to, to = To be strongly inclined to ; to be almost

decided to. kv^Hi^Xs^ %S* W^'Hi^t
Mr. A. is about to take a tour abroad ; and I have a great mind to

accompany him.
Have a hand in, to=To be concerned in; to have an agency in; to be
instrumental in. rlf^t. Kti^J%^.t.^M^\Rt
I had no hand in the undertaking to defraud the government.
Have a long head, to = To be sagacious or far-seeing. ][|H^:^ f)
, ^
Leaders in the state usually have long heads.
Have a mind to, to=To be inclined to; to be willing to. >^^ ^;^

He could go to school if heijiad amind to.

Have an end in view, to = To be aiming at some object; to have a
purpose or design which one seeks to accomplish, dfe® ?> ^ » @

It does not appear from his conversation what end he has in vieiv.
Have an eye = To have an unusual judgment or taste in the
for, to

use of the eye for. ((t mm hb. h^Z> (D^M k^t

You appear to have an eye for the beautiful in nature and art.

Have an eye to, to = To pay particular attention to; to watch, ^g

Have an eye to the business which has been intrusted to you.
Have an eye t? the main chance, to = To scheme or calculate for one's
own interest. UMhM^^ WL^W^L
Mr. B, has secured a street through his land, and has laid out
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buildiug lots ; lie always has an eye to the main cTiance.

Have an eye upon, to = To give attentive application. SS,"&1"» @ 5:

I wisli you would have an eye upon my interests while you are in

Tokyo.
Have a run, to = l. To run. 2. To have currency, prevalence, or
popularity. H)^^o (H) ^frt» tFf'J^ ^^ » A^i:flir
1. The school children had a run in the yard during recess. 2.

That book has had an immense run now it will fall dead. ;

Have a set-to, to=To have a conflict in boxing, argument, or tho

like. ^#^^^rx;^a^^
When one boy called the other a coward, they had a set-to.

Have or get a shot at, to=To fire one's gun at. \^^^^t
The sportsman got a shot at the flock of wild geese, as they flew
over.
Have at heart, to=To be deeply interested in ; to care much for. {x.

Mrs. M. has at heart the prosperity of the orphan asylum.

Have a thing done, to = To cause or procure it to be done ; to require
to be done. ^^^-^ \^\s. I^LX^ b^
I gave my watch and told him to have it cleaned. I
to the jeweler
liad a plan for a new house draiun by the architect. The
policeman told my neighbor that he must have his broken side-
loalk mended.

Have at the finger's ends, to=To have full and ready knowledge of*

I have the names of all the streets at my finger's ends.

Have at the tongue's end, to = To have completely in memory ; to be

able to repeat readily. Hff^^^ ^A/^
She has these rules of grammar at her tongue's end.
Have a turn for, to = To have a genius or taste for; to be naturally
iuclinedto. }iZ^m(7)~^tLnM%h^f. ^ti--.rfi<
The doctor says that his son has a turn for mechanical pursuits.
Have at vantage, to = To have the advantage of ; to be in a more
favorable condition than. \!CW^^6s X. h ^^^l'^ 6i^K~^^0^
On account of his more elevated position, the general had the enemy
at vantage.

Have a voice in, to=To be allowed to express one's opinion or

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feeling by vote or otherwise; to participate in. K^'bM^^

In representative governments, the people have a voice in pubiio

affairs.

Have a will of one's own, to = To be strongwiiled and determined.

Mr. A's boy lias a icill of Ins own.

Have concern, to=To be interested cr ansions. -^^ t lE^:f ®:^ t .

The present teacher of the school is so competent, that the parents

have no concern as to its prosperity.

Have dealing with, to=To have intercourse or transactions with.

The merchant said that he once had some cleaUngs luith the
manufacturer who has failed.
Have designs on, to =To have evil intentions or purposes toward. ^

He has designs upon his neighbor. Do not indulge the foolish

notion, that foreigners liave designs on this country.
Have done with, to = To have completed; to be through with; to

have no f ur ther concern with. hWk^^ ^^ » i'^ 1 ?• IS f^v -^ fv

He is dishonest ; I have done with him. When you shall have done

uith my book, return it to mo.

Have full swing, to=To be unrestrained ; to have unrestrained

liberty or licence. MB-^ b ^ U^Mi^KUM^
Since his father's death, the boy has full swing.
Have had or seen its day, to = To have served its purpose ; to be
past, worn out, or disused. |Sr^JI5 ir^LT^^ K W.M'^'C.M

yzhT
The use of whale oil for lighting dwellings has had his day. Judge
E. has had his day.

Have hard measure, to = To be harshly dealt with ; to have harsh

treatment. ^'M^ h ^ ^ f^f#^S^<
The slaves had hard measure from their masters.
Have high words, to=:To speak angrily or contentiously. n^ir^ n^

The people across the way seem to be having high ivords.

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Have in CDntemplation, to = To intend or purpose; to have mitler
consideration. COMh b ^^^T ^

He Jtas it in contemplation to enter Amherst college next year.

Have influence with, to = To have power or control over in any
degree. K^tih b ^ kWit^tiJ'H b

Hon. Mr. D. has great influence icith the working classes, because
he himself was once a mechanic.
Have in hand, to = To be employed upon to undertake; to carry ;

forward. r:K#'5. t^^^^t

I have some copying in hand, and can not go with yoTi.

Have in prospect, to = To expect to anticipate. ; %Mt ^ Sti"

The young man has in prospect a large fortune, on the death of his

father.

Have in the heart, to = To have a design or intention ; to purpose.

±o, ^>r» :t^

I have it in my heart to do this for you.

Have in view, to = To intend ; to purpose. }g -f" » ^O » I^ S » @ 60

In the establishment of free schools, the government has in view

the education of the common people.

Have no business, to = To have no right or occasion, ff 7x t » ^^

You have no business to say that. He took my book home without
asking me ; but he had no business to do so.

Have no business there, to = Ought not to be there. M^K^ Z> £

The ticket-agent drove away the boys playing about the depot,

saying tliat they had no business there.

Have no ear for music, to = To be unable to appreciate or value

music, ^^^t^^i^nr
Have no idea of, to = To have no conception of. 0l!l;^7j:t^ C9,@.

The dwellers in temperate zones can liave no idea r/the luxuriance

of tropical vegetation.

Have not a leg to stand on, to^To be weak ; to have no foundation

or support. M^'^ b ^ ^Wll.
The principal supporters of the mining enterprise have withdrawn,
and it has not a leg to stand on.
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Have occasion for, to = To need ; to liave opportunity to use. ^^,

The cotton mill owner has occasion/or twen*./ additional operatives.
Have on, to = To wear, g^
The captain had on a red coat at the parade.
Have one foot in the grave, to=To be so old as to be feeble and
decrepit. V^fZi^Mt. }r&^^m-^OMts'
The young lady has married that old bookseller, who has one foot
in the grave.

Have one's doubts, to — To be somewhat doubtful ; to distrust. H^

Mr. A. is nominated for mayor, but I have my doubts about hia
fitness for the office.

Have one's eyes open, to = To be vigilant, observing. i^MkM^^

A person who travels, needs to have his eyes open, to avoid danger
and imposition.
Have one's handsfull, to = To have in hand all that one can do ; to be
pressed with labor or engagements ; to busily engaged ; to be
completely occupied. ^IC%f,6lt€C0ii:i$k^ts ^MKMlt
I asked the principal of the school to take some private pupils,
but he said he had Ms handsfull, and could not.
Have one's own way, to = To act as one wishes or is pleased to ; to

be unrestrained. ^.S^X ^ K:^t M^Kt AOU < $ ^ kZ^

This child has his oivn way in regard to attending school.

Have one's will, to = To obtain what is desired, 'j^ -f
^WMJ^ •£ » %
It is not good for a child to have his tvill in every thing.
Have (all) one's wits about one, to = To be knowing, shrewd, skillful
or self-possessed, j; < f^^ ^ 'l^^WrB -5 . t\i:t^L. WM. t . S

If he had had Ms ivits about him he would not have entered the
wrong train.
Have on the brain, to = To manifest or to have excessive emotion or
feeling concerning any object. ... t^\'%KB.K^\j ^ ^ V-fl
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IVlr. B. Jias indigent insane-asylums o?i the brain.

Have other fish to fry, to=To be otherwise employed ; to be needed

elsewhere. itKj^h b
The man said he could not go to the opera this evening, for he
had other fish to fry.

Have place, to = To exist; to actually be. ;j^^"f*

Envy has no pZace in his heart.
Have recourse to, to=-To resort to to employ to make ; ; use of. J:

On the voyage, one of the engines was disabled and the captain
had recourse to the sails.
Have seen better days, to = To have formerly been more prosperous

or wealthy. UBilt^ I b ^"M^^tfl ^ ^ ^ ^n--^^y)^X^

The man who lives in tlie small house and peddles tin w^are has
seen better days.

Have seen the elephant, to = To be np to the latest move ; to be

knowing and not green. (S) fpj^ t^ I <^b ^^> W— :t ^
bT.^4r^'-^)P^il%^ b
You can not play any tricks upon him he has seen the elephant. ;

Have the advantage, to = To have the situation, or means, particul-

arly favorable to success, prosperity, etc. Mh b > ^h b

The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position, and

therefore won the battle.
Have the blues, to = To be depressed in spirits; to be discouraged
or melancholy. \l'^%M.t ^^^
He has been unfortunate in business, and has the hlnes terribly.

Have the floor, to = To have the right to speak. ^g©til:f# (^

The gentleman from Massachusetts, having been recognized first

by the speaker, has the floor on the currency bill now before the
house.
Have the goodness or kindness = Be kind enough, please <D^

Have the goodness to answer my letter, at your earliest convenience.

Have the hand tied, to = To be rendered powerless; to be prevented

doing. m¥\i^h6. ^M^^
Mrs. B. would be glad to aid in making gam. ents for the poor
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HAV C1913

family, bat she has her hands tied by a large family of her own.
Have the last word, to^^To be pertinacious in a dispute or discussion;
to wish to appear victorious and unanswerable by speaking last.

Mr. A. always manages to have the last tvord in a discussion.

Have or get the start, to=To be ahead; to begin before another ; to
gain or have the advantage in a similar undertaking. :^/^T»

He had. six months the start of me in our English studies. The

fishermen living in the brown house got the start of the others, by
early rising.
Have the worst of it, to = To be in the worst condition to be ;

compelled to do or endure the worst, 'jt'^^^ ^ iS^^l'V^S

When the train is stuck in the snow bank, it is tedious for the
passengers, but the train hands, working in the snow, have the
icorst of it.

Have to, to=To be forced; to be obliged ; to be constrained. -tJ-^

Did you have to qo ? I had to walk home ; I could not help myself.
Have to do with, to = ]. To have concern, business, or intercourse
with; to deal with. To be concerned or engaged in; to have

«
2.

part in. (-^) tWts t^Mt. t^'il^k^Oo (H)

1. You are forbidden to associate with those boys, and you should
have nothing to do luith them. 2. What is Mr. A's business?
He has to do icith the steam-ship emigration company.
Have too high an opinion of, to = To overestimate; to regard too
highly. io*^i:5, fi:^^(/?ii§<-\ ^.b^i^^k^
Mr. G. the lawj'er has an opinion of his own talents.
too high

Have two striugs to one's bow, to = To have two expedients for

executing a project, or gaining a purpose. —O'^'Mik^'t S fi^ ^^ 1"

If the jeweler does not have work in his shop, he can teach music
he has therefore tico strings to his loiv.

Have words with, to=To dispute with; to quarrel with. Z^Wi

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The workman had some ivords ivith his employer regarding liis

wages.
Hazard a conjecture, to=To guess; to surmise ; to venture an opinion.

I hazard the conjecture that Mr. E. will regret having changed his
business.
Head-and-ears=With the whole person; deeply; completely. ^< ,

He is liead-and-ears in debt on account of his extravagance. I

am head-and-ears in work, please excuse me for not accompanying
you to the depot. The fisherman's boat tipped to one side, and
he went into the water, head-and-ears.
Head and shoulders = 1. By force; violently. 2. By the height of
the head and shoulders ; hence, by far; much. (— ) 5SX» ^
1. He brought iii that quotation in his letter head and shoulders.
2.He is head and shoulders taller than I. He is head and
shoulders above the rest of the class.
Head down, to=To trim or cut off. ixt>^-^ <& » II -S
It is well to head down peach trees the first year of their growth.
Head off, to = To intercept to get before.
; ^ 'M%* ^ ^O
The officer headed off the prisoner, who was trying to escape.

Head or tail = This side or that side this thing or that;—

; a phrase
used in throwing a coin to decide a choice, or question as by
chance, ili::^-*:^^:^*^. &cij^m^s{.m:^t ^K^kn'tn^'^

"Will you have head or tail ?

Heal the breach, to=To restore harmony. M%h^^xt> i^W.11 b

Friendly intercourse between the two sections will do much to

heal the breach between the North and the South.

Heap up, to = l. To throw or lay in a heap. 2. To collect in great
quantity. (-) ifflto (r.) ^ < ^itr
1.The farmer heaped up the stones in tlie corner of the field. 2.

The merchant heaped up riches by his East India trade.

Hear a cause, to = To try a cause or suit in court. t^^iB<. ^
Judge C. will Iiear causes at this term of the coui't.
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Hear say, to=To learn by common report, that is, to receive by

rumor. MUCm < . A^Om^km <
I hare heao-d say that the moon influences the weather.
Heart and soul— Heartily; earnestly; vigorously. M.lCi^\lC^ ^^»
The older members of the school entered, Jieart and soul, into the
plan of forming a reading club.
Heart in the mouth =: much frightened. V^iZiM^'f
At the first sudden fire of the enemy, my heart was in my mouth.
Heart in the right place = kindly disposed; warm-hearted; sympa-
thizing. 'iH-i^t, -f $ L§. 'ft^:a^5» 'lr.m#
He is awkward in manner and homely in features, but his heart
is in the right place.

Hearty as a buck = In a strong, healthy condition of body. '^X^

He spent a month in the mountains, hunting and fishing ; and
returned hea7'ty as a buck.
Heat lightnings Faint flashes of light without thunder, seen near
the horizon, especially at the close of a hot day, as if the effect
of a thunder-storm below the horizon.
MW'^^^h'/Z I) KM^H
Heat up, to=To make hot; to cause to grow warm, ^tr
Grapes are swelling finely in the bunch, now the ground and all the
building and trellises have got heated up.
Heave a ship ahead, to = To force it ahead when not under sail. igJt

Heave a ship to, to -To bring the ship's head to the wind and stop
her motion. ISl-irM.^ f^tt^ilffi: Jfctr
On meeting another vessel, the sailors hove the ship to.

Heave in sight, to=To come in sight; to appear. Mlt6^ Ma)S>

We were speaking of him, and jnst then he heaved in sight.
Heave up, to = l. To throw up from the stomach; to vomit. 2. To
relinquish; to give up. (— ) pf < ^ p^M^o (H) SO, if

1. The boy ate some green apples, and not long after, he was sick,
and heaved up. 2. The captain said that his wife had tried to
make him heave vp his plan of going on a whaling voyage.
Heavy fire =A violent discharge of fire-arms. ^^^J ^ -5 ^f^
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In the liottest of the battle the troops were exposed to a heavy fire.
Hedge a bet, to=To bet on both sides; that is, after having bet on
one side to bet also on the other side, in order to guard against
great loss, in any event. HH'^^tt'S, (— n^r^^^t^^PlBI

The young man had bet lieavily on the favorite horse and now he
thought it prudent to hedge his bets.

Hedge up, to =Ta obstruct, ^^i"^ M6

We often find the way we have planned to go hedged up against us.
Heft = l. Weight. 2. The greater part or bulk of anything. (--*)

1. What is the hefl of it ? 2. The heft of my hay crop was gathered

before midsummer.
Heir apparent = One whose right to an estate is indefeasible if he
survives the ancestor. ||^» •i:^.(j^±0i?E;p^nlpJ7X -5^?)

Heir presumptive =^ one who, if the ancestor should die immediately,

would be his heir, but whose right to the inheritance may be
defeated by the birth of a nearer relative, or by some other
contingency. igil^Cl^i^^t -5 ^-^^£^1-^: t)
^B^ i&^

Helm the midships or right the helm— An order to keep the helm
even with the middle of the ship. f£i:l8® ffi^i/^tt^J-, 1^^

Help forward, advance by assistance. ^^/jM^^^, ^^1^

to = To
He is a man of large means and generous disposition, and is
always ready to helpforivard any good work.
Help on, to = To forward; to promote by aid. ^^f » fjttTiig^

I have a project for a picnic, and I have come to you, to get you
help it on.

Help one's self to, to=To appropriate to one's use; to seize, gg,

The miners have helped themselves to lands belonging to the Indians.

Help out, to = To aid in delivering from difficully ; or to aid in

completing a design. Bt^^^^^itWit . ^MX±Ut'^^
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A man came to my door in the evening and said that his team
had got stalled, and he asked me to take my horses and help
him out. She said she wanted a lobster-salad to help out the
dinner.
Help over, to=To enable to surmount^ by assistance. ^VjrX.^'M^'f'

The mother helped her child over the hard places in her mental
arithmetic.
Help to, to = To supply with ; to furnish with. J: ^M f^ ^'^t
Shall I help you to some of the roast beef ?

Help up, to = To sustain; also to assist in rising, as after a fall, and

the like. -^-^mi. ^nMt
He was very good, and helped his little brother «p, every time he
fell on the ice.

Helter-skelter = In hurry and confusion; without order. Ml$Lt!»

He threw the books on the table helter-skelter. They ran helter-

sJcelfer down the street.
Hem about, around or in, to = To inclose and confine ; to surround ;

to environ. Mts. t b K, Mht. tltr

The village is lemme.l about by mountains.
Here and there = In one place and another in a dispersed manner; ;

thinly; irregularly. ]^M^^K. ^^l^» fMhliC, ^r^MMK

In that city there are cases of dysentery here and there, it is not
epidemic at the present time. The country is barren, with here
and there a fertile spot.
Here to-day and gone to-morrow = Fleeting; evanescent; brief. ^
The opportunities of life are here to-day and gone to-morrow.
Hermetically sealed = Completely closed. — said especially of
a glass
tube which has been closed against the admission of air or other
fluid by fusing the extremity; air-tight. 'iMWiLiZ^^^i'^kZM

The tube of a thermometer is liermetically sealed.

He that runs may read = So plain that it may be read while running;
intelligible ;
easily understood. ^ t) ^;&^* £> ^*5^f#><: § ij igf (/C
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The legislature has enacted a new liquor law, and lie that runs
may read.
Hide, to=:To beat or flog; to whip. (S) ^O^ W^t
He got a good hiding for playing truant.
Hide-and-seek = A play of children, in which some hide and another
seeks them. ^itC*^ < ^^A.\f)
Hide its diminished head, to=To withdraw from view because of a
sense of inferiority or wrong ; to be surpassed or superseded.

That newspaper poet would do well to hide his diminished head.

When the sun rises, the stars hide their diminished heads.
Hide one's self, to = To put one's self in a condition to be safe; to
secure protection, ^t^^comz^t, ^Mk'iW.^^-^>< t
The assassin tried to hide himself in a barn.
Hide under a bushel, or in a napkin, to = To conceal ; to fail to use*

Mr. A. has much learning, but he hides it 2mder a hushel.

Higgledy-piggledy=Topsy-turvy in confusion all together.
; ; (S)

He threw the books down on the floor, higgledy-piggledy.

High and dry = Out of water ; in a dry place; out of reach of the
current or waves. 7jc5:^|tl'X» ifM©Jlilt'C» MWuOM^^:^
The boat lies high and dry on the beach.
Highfaluteu= Bombastic; showy; affected; stuck up. (S) ig"g7U:

He made a highfaluten speech.

High jinks = 1. Arrogance; conceit. 2. Jollification. 3. Fun and
frolic. i^-)mM. e'Ho (n) nm. mmo (h) na
1. Since he inherited some money, he is on the high jinks. 2.

They had high jinks at the celebration of his birthday. 3. " But
it would be unfair to leave readers under the impression that
"
high jinks were the main interest and occupation of his leisure

High living = A feeding upon rich and costly food ^^, ^Jt^6

Mr. A. has hurt himself by high living.

High pres8Ui"e= great urgency, ^^^jg,

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In these days, business is carried on at high pressure.

High seas = The waters of the ocean beyond the boundary of any
country,-(pj^ OM^
^^K^^t, h^^ oi^W
The man was hanged for robbery on the liigli seas.
High steam or high pressure steam = Steam of which the temperature
is considerably above the boiling point. ^lAM ^M L < 'MMM

High time = Quite time ; full time. ^^, 't^H^^^. lEK-.-.t^

It is high time this work should be done. It is high time for yoa,
to go to school now.
High up- Very elevated. V> )f ^ <
The eagle's nest is high vjj the mountain side.
Hinge on or upon, to==To depend upon as a condition; to bo
determined by. © ^p ^ f? ^ > ^ 5 » ^^ X
|j5l ^ ^^ 5
His purchase of a house in the village hinges vpon the sale of his
farm.
Hint at, to = To allude to ; to touch slightly on. Pgfg' f , % l^t

It is a delicate matter, this want of harmony between them, and

one can only hint at it, in talking with them.

His Holiness-A title of the pope of Kome. ?id£^T (il.^?i3EcO

mm
Hither and thither. =To this place and to that; oneway and
another. iHi^^^-^^ ^if^ijK
In the darkness I went hither and thither in search of the road.
Hit ojQf, to=To describe with hits, or characteristic strokes. 6^^((Z1

In Shakespeare's Falstaff the character of a boastful coward is

Idt off excellently well.

Hit on or upon, to -To light upon; to reach what is aimed at; to
come to by chance, m'&t^ "f^ ^'^--Q' LS5lr5it».St>#<
None of the council could hit upon the right device to accomplish
what the king wished.
Hit the mark, to=To attain one's object; to succede. @6^ J:?^'^,

The merchant Idt the mark, when he purchased a quantity of cotton

cloth, just before the rise in the market
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Hit the nail, to = To understand a matter. l|^5:f§. JE'ili:^
nr
Secretary Scliurz always Jiits the nail, when he talks on financial
subjects.
Hit the nail on the head, to = To hit or to touch the exact point. ^
In his article in the newspaper, he Idt the nail on the head.
Hob-nob, to = To drink together familiarly. HL < itdziff^tr* IfTB

They are hob-nobbing there in the corner.

Hobson's choice = X choice without an alternative ; the thing olTered
or nothing. Zh^h ^sn-ldMK li^i ^Wr'hit^^ 6^ if^L<^
We must take this. It is Hobson's choice.
Hocus-pocus = A juggler's trick; a cheat used by conjurors. (S) ^
He got the pocket-book out of my pocket, by some hocus-pocus.
Hoist with his own petard = Beaten with his own weapons; caught
in his own trap. @;^@t^. g hU^^ l^^^^6.
The man who mixed a poison for another, but drank it himself by
roistake, was hoist luith his own petard.

Hold a candle to==To be equal to. i^tMf^ ^-f/t^.

to,

The lawyer's son can not hold a candle to the carpenter's son in
scholarship.
Hold or keep at arm's length, to = To keep at a distance ; to treat
with reserve, indifference, or coldness. ts^^J^ 6-. P^ "C 6 » tT

Mr. A. the manufacturer always keeps his emplo^-es at arm's

length.

Hold cheap, to = To regard of small value; to disregard. S I 1:®

The dissipated man holds his reputation cheap.
Hold forth, to — To harangue to address an audience
; ; to speak iu
public, ^mu^^ommt. mmz-ULt^i. <^mt.
The lecturer will hold forth on the life of Confucius to-night.
Hold good,to = To remain in effect ; to be in force ; to continue fixed.

The rides of society in Japan do not hold good iu Eurojpe. Doc3

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this passage ticket hold good for use another year ? My promise
to go with you does not IloUI good, because you did not come.
Hold in, to — To restrain; to control; to restrain one's self. Ijj'J^J^P^

(fllilltSJ), JS^*(@1)Ip1)
Tlie Chinaman was very much abused by the Irishman, but he
held in his temper. The others laughed immoderately, and it
was as much as I could do to hold in ( = restrain from laughing)*
Hold in pledge, to = To keep as security. ^KMi)^ ^S^* It Bx 6 -.

He hdd the government bonds mp?ef?^e, for the payment of the loan.
Hold in solution, to = To hold in a fluid state and diffused, without

other change. ^ij|$© ^ V {Z^Ij^ LW <

A tincture is spirit holding some medicinal substance in solution.

Hold off, to = To keep at a distance. ^^<

By this cold and distant manners he /ioZc?s o^all who aro not
intimate with him.
Hold on, to = 1. To keep fast hold; to continue; to go on. 2. To
wait; to tarry. (— ) m^^Z^O^ WA . Ms o (:^) #^»
1. His trade in silks holds on. He hdd on his Journey though
it was raining fast. The young man holds on to his purpose of
getting an education. 2. Hold on a minute. I will overtake
you and go with you.
Hold one's nose to the grindstone, to=To oppress; to. keep in tho
position of servitude. -MUt MtJ^* Wi^O UrnKWi <
> ^

m <%
The laws which regurate the relations of landlord and tenant in
Ireland, enable and encourage the landlord to hold the nose of his
tenant to the grindstone.
Hold one's own, to = l. To keep good one's present condition not ;

to fall or lose ground. 2. To keep up not to be left behind.

off, ;

1. Joseph stood among the first five in his class last year ; but
now in the new studies of this year, he has hard work to hold
his oicn. 2. The large vessel tried to pass the smaller one, but

the smaller one held her oivn.

Hold one's peace, to = To be silent; to repress one's thoughts ; not to
speak. w\f.^-tn'icWs\^xwA^r.mb^r
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TIiG mother told the child who was incessantly talking, to hold her
peace.
Hold one's self in readiness, to —To bo in a state of preparation. J%

The doctor must hold himself in readiness to go and see the sick, at
any time.
Hold out, to = To keep one's strength to retain one's courage to last;
; ;

to endure. :/j^^^t> MM,Umt ^%CfZ-^i>. i3^» .

^^
Ho can not hold out through the night, according to the opinion of
the doctor.
Hold over, to = To retain office; to continue in office another session.

One-half of the senators hold over to the next session.

Hold the market, to = To buy sufficient stock at the Boards to keep
the price from declining. ;^^il^ ©Tji i: Vifi^A. t X ^^^ffc

Hold the tongue, to=To keep silent; to bo silent. ^Jif'^ ^5>^,

nold your tongue, or I will chastise you.

Hold to, to = To remain attached to an opinion; to adhere to. 2) ^

I hold to this opinion about the tariff.

Hold together, to = 1. To unite ; to keep in place. 2. To be joined

not to separate; to remain in union. (—') J:§^'^^ W^'^^ &

1. These nails are too small to hold the box together. 2. The new
macilage is advertised to make broken crockery and glass ware
hold together, an indefinite length of timo.
Holdup, to = 1. To cease raining; to become fair weather. 2. To
raise; to lift; to sustain. 3. To support one's self; to remain
unbent or unbroken. (—) '^±XsM6 . tJ^M. ^ '^Z 6o (—

1. Do you think it will hold vp soon? 2. The teacher tells the

little scholars to hold their lieads ^ip, when they recite. 3. He

holds up wonderfully under his afflictions.

Hold water, to = Not to leak ; to be valid or sound. ^t^T^ S£^

4d
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The cup holds wafer. That argument will not hold loater.

Hold with, to = To adhere to; to co-operote with ; to agrea with.

I hold the sentiments of the treaty, on the Chinese question.

ivith

Homicide by misadventure = Ho mecide which occurs when a man

doing a lawful act, without any intention of injury, unfortunately
kills°another; excusable homecide. |^|5, iif^ CiE't0ff:^5(21
TAX K^^t ^<^^^m:JI.% ^Z-^KLX^t'^t I)
A man was examining a loaded pistol, when unexpectedly it went
off, and instantly killed a friend, who was standing by. This
was pronounced, by judicial authority, to be homecide by

misadventure.
Honor a bill, to=To accept and pay it when due. ^tg g ^ (> ^]^^
^^^
The London merchant drew a hill at sixty days on a New-York
banker, and the banker honored it
Honor bright = On one's honor ; in good faith ; assuredly. ^ # ^ Rg

The tenant promised the landlord, honor hric/hf, that ho would pay

the rent punctaally.

Honors of war = Privileges or marks of distinction granted to a

vanquished enemy, on capitulation. ^:^ik^ ^Wcit^^^W-W

Hoodlums = Unorganized gangs of bad, vicious criminal boys and

men. (S) WM. ^M^t^C:^^!^^)
Horn of the dilemma = An embarrassment caused by the equal
difficulty, or unpleasantness, of two or more choice, tuj^l- 1 ^'^

mb <mmmtz^'m'ctxMt^^WL^-^'MnLts ^>^)U. mm -

The able-bodied man who was drafted did not know which horn of

the dilemma to choose ; whether to go to war, or pay a large

sum money for a substitute.

of
Horse and foot = Both cavalry and infantry. ^^'^^V^^^, ib.^:^

The army was routed, horse and foot.

Hot as pepper = Having a hot pungent taste. ^X^t^
The east-Indian disli, curry, is hot as jxpjoer.
Household stufif= The articles of furniture and the like, used ia

house-keeping, ffij^, ^^M. %^

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House of correction =A prison for the punishmeut of idle unci

disorderly persons, vagrants, trespassers. f^Ja^ (^tf ^M^

How comes it = How does it tapper fpjfelc^^ $0fpl^ LT^6*>
Hoio comes it that John is so much healthier than his elder brother
James?
How comes it about ? = What is the reason that ? How does it come
to pass?W^]\Z^\^i}^^ ^(D^t^X^, -g'^L/^®*^
Eoiu comes ahoid that you are not at home to-day ?
it

How is that for high ?— A vulgar expression of wonder at tho

greatness, smallness, and the like, of any thing. (S) J: $ ^ !

My horse jumped over a seven-foot fence, and the stable-boy said,

" How is that for high.''''

Huddle together, to=To crowd together confusedly. :=<• f' -Y 4- '^ 4»

The emigrants were huddled together in the steerage, like a flock of

sheep.
Hue and cry — Aloud outcry with which felons were anciently pursued
and which all who heard it were obliged to take up, and join in
the pursuit till the malefactor was taken ; in later usage, a

written proclamation issued on the escape of a felon from

prison, requiring all persons to aid in retaking him. ^W-OL^

mn6t'(:^K^'&LxmmKii^m^'S6km^ b §).i£^r
xn {'mn^h 6^t:kgwxm^m- 6 1 kMKKmti ^ ^m
Hug one's self, to = To congratulate one's self; to chuckle. :g^»

The old miser hugged himself, at the prospect of twenty per cent,

income from his investment.

Hug the shore, to = To go or keep ncai- the shore. f^.j^K:& < ^lu^
xmu
In following the channel, steamboats sometimes hug the shore.

Hull down -Having the hull, as of a ship, concealed from sight, on

account oJ' distance, ^^^fl^ ^?MM^-^ t tXi itttfij liC^ni^X)
After they had clung to the wreck five days, a vessel hove in sight,
hull down.
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Husband one's resources, to=To use what one has, economically. ^
The widow who was left with but little property is obliged to
husband her resources.

I-

I beg pardon = Forgive me : excuse me. — Often used when a person

means what another affirms also
civilly to deny, or contradict, ;

when one does not hear a remark, and wishes to have it repeat-
ed. in^:2:$^/^. ^m^^^h.W)^iJ-^h. i^ifCOBS^L^^

^)
1 beg your pardon, what you say is not exactly correct.
I dare say=I express the opinion ; I venture to say. 'Hi>t^» ^X
The merchant worth half a million
is dollars, I dare say. I dare
say yoa are right in your estimate.
If the worst comes to the worst=If the worst or most undesirable
condition of things arises. t- ld\ ^^
i|| ^ {Tg t, W^^ ^ ii'*

If the icorst comes to tic worst, the man will sell his house, and go
with his family to his father't?.

I'll eiigage=I will pledge you my word ; I will promise. ^^'f'P^

mx.
ii^m
The dog has wandered down the street, but he will return for his
dinner. Til engage.
Illturn=l. An unkind or injurious act. 2. A slight attack of il-

hiess. <-^;f:y®ff. mmcoffo '^'^iM/^m

1. It is a teaching of the Christian religion, not to do an ill turn
to our fellow-creatures. 2. His son is just now recovering
from an ill turn.
Impediment in speech = A defect which prevents distinct utterance.

By much pains, Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, overcame a

 ,

natural impediment in his speech.

Impose on, ta = To pass or put a trick or deceit on; to deceive or
delude. ^<, ^mt, (D^6
He was too wise to be imposed upon by fair words spoken without
sincerity.

Impregnate with, to=To infuse particles of another substance into;

to communicate the virtues of another to. ^tlAf » iT'^W
r
The water of some springs is strongly impregnate ivith iron.

I myself = I or me in person :— used for emphasis. @ ^^ g f>

I did all this copying myself.

In a bad way=In a condition fitted to excite apprehension. yf^(D

The man who has had the fever does not fully recover, and is in a
had way.
In a blaze = 1. Illuminated with numerous and powerful lights. 2.

In active display and wide diffusion of some quality. ^-^^ ^ <

1. The city was in a Naze on the night of battle-flag day.

2. The city was in a hlaze of excitement in consequence of tho

riot and murder of seven men.

In a body = Unitedly ; collectively. ^ X^ . —1$ ^^OX^
The inhabitants of North street came to the celebration in a body.
In a box = In a perplexity, or embarrassing position;
in difficulty

m^x. mbx. mm'si bx

Now I am in a box. The pickpocket has taken my last dollar, and
I am fifty miles from home.
In addition to = Additional to ; something more ; bisides. It :5n -^ X

The new pupil has taken geometry, in addition to history.

In advance =1. In a more forward position or rank. %

Beforehand.

(-')•t'/tJi^'C^ mijKo (ii)fimr. mx

1. The gray mare was in advance throughout the race. 2. The
Chinese surgeon required partial pay in advance, for treating the
scrofulous patient.

In a fair way = In a way inspiring hope and confidence. Mp^^il

The young physician, having obtained a good practice, is in a /air

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icay to succeed. He is in a fair way to recover.

In a few words = Summarily; briefly. ^||(/C
The story of the shipwreck can be told in a few words.
In a glow, to be = To have brightness of color, i^ifj^^ I)
T» IH^

The children came in from play in a glow, and with high spirits.

In a greater degree = more,

-fpj—
The younger brother was successful in business, in a greater degree,

than the older.

In a high degree = Remarkably. |^K^^L<*M.S>'5
His examination-papers were meritorious in a high degree.
In a line =A regular and successive order. M.^j^K^'^i&A^'^
The school-boys stood in a line to recite.
In all ages = Always; in all periods of the world. %^^ IpIJHpOi&Kl

In all ages there have been wise men.

In all directions = Toward all points of compass ; everywhere. \!^ij

The man whose child was lost, sent messengers in all directions, to
find him.

In alliance with = United with ; in connection with. '£ '^ LT > ^ t^

The Prussians were in alliance with the English against Napoleon.

In all manner of ways = Variously; in all possible ways, ^^fic^ t^

The children in the street annoy the passers by in all manner of

ivays.

In all probability or likelihood = It is very probable. K%^^ ^€

In all probability, the supply oi' whal*s will, ere long, fail. .
'

In all respects = In every particular;; throughout. -^sttO^^ ^ !) M^

No country is the best country in cat respects. The son resembles

his father in all respects.

In a manner = In a certain degree, measure, or sense; to a certain

extent. m^tJ>> ^'P. -^6^1 M^V^^^X
The work is, in a manner, done already.
In a marked degree = Very exceedingly; Very much. ^^ < »|^^tC
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This book is in a marked degree, better than the other. You have
improved in penmanship in a marked degree.
In a melting mood = Softened susceptible ; to mild influences. ^b§
At the close of his address and while the audience was in a melting
mood, the speaker proposed that a collection be taken for the
whose cause he had advocated.
poor,
In a moment = Very soon after the lapse ; of a moment, or so in an ;

instant. i^^^'T. ^^KLX^ jtr

The servant will answer the bell in a moment.
In an evil hour = in an unfortunate or calamitous time. ^~K-^K- L
The young man went to the city, and in an evil hour fell into temp-
tation; and was ruined.
In an instant = Instantaneously. ||[ ((C

The telegraph operator touched the key ; and almost in an instant

the message was at its destination.
jIji anticipation = Expected ; awaited prepared
;
for. ^i|^ LX
I have a journey to the White mountains in anticipation.

In an unguarded moment = Incautiously ; indiscreetly. @^ ^ CD

ITI »

In an unguarded moment^ the father transferred all his property to

his children.
In a pickle, to be = To be in a disagreeable position ; to be in a con-
dition of embarrassment, difficulty, or disorder, b % ^^0t$^
"We are in a pickle now ; it rains, and we have no umbrella The
cashier of the bank is in a pickle he has , lost the combinati(;n

by which the lock of the vault ]s opcoed.

In a round-about way = Indirectly ; circuitously. M^Kx ^M<itL
He told me the story of his courtship, in a round-about ivaii.

In a row — In an extended line. ^ ji^ () 5!! ^ '^\ ^ At ?»

The hills of sweet corn stand in a row.

In arrears = In debt ; behindhand in paying ^ i)

jf^ l)X^ ^^\y
X. -^mr^hx
The tailor is in arrears for six months' rent.

In a second = In the briefest time, ^^i?:, "(tr » KPUt^

 INB [2073

We shouted in the valley, and in a second the echo came from tho
hillside with great distinctness.
In a short time = Soon. ^iJ-^X^ M^<
In a short time the leaves will have fallen from the trees, and the
snow will cover the ground.

In a small compass = Briefly and compactly. ^©Kl

The new book presents the subject of grammar in a small compass.
In a small degree = Slightly ;
partially. *> -^ , '> LfiF K — p5^»
Was your watch improved by tlie jeweler? Only in a small degree.
Inasmuch as = Since ; considering that seeing that because. CO £^
; ;

Inasmuch as you are here, you had better stay. Inasmuch as you
are well-armsd, you need not be afraid.
In a state of nature = Nude, naked, unclothed; in the original condi-
tion. ^m<^mKx, :^^mnr. ur^.comKx. m^o^m
KX
The insane man came out of his house in a state of nature. When
the settlers from England landed at Plymouth, th(j country was
in a state of nature.

In a stew = Excited worried. iCi«^ §* T » fi ^ X .

; ® X 6
The carriage has not come to the door, and Mrs. B. is in a stew, for
fear she will be too late for the party.

In a trice = Speedily quickly. ; ^IIC M^^LX^

While the party was out riding, the horse stumbled and fell but ;

in a trice the driver leaped to the ground, and assisted him to

rise.

In a word = Briefly; to sum up. -^'m^X^-^ld^ ^t^K

The horse is beautiful, kind, fleet, young — in a luord, ho has
every desirable quality.
In ballast, to be = To have no lading but ballast and the needed
stores. mi&o&:i}Ra>):^^m^p^^^m±xmMk^-^r
When the exploring vessel sailed for the Arctic ocean she was- in
ballast.

In bass relief, or low relief = Figures which do not stand out far
from the surface on which they are formed, dhlij ^©i ^ I)
I)

^•^^m^m^x
In medals and medalions the figures are in low relief.
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In battle array = In posture for fighting. WM^^^'^^^

As the enemy approached, the general drew up his troops in battle
array.
In, or on, behalf of = In the interest or service of; for the benefit or
convenience of. (D^}^l[C, c^^Mkn^bX
The lawyer r^iade a very strong plea in heJiaJf of his client. On
behalf of the workmen living out of the city, the rail-road com-
pany was requested to reduce the fare on the morning and even-
ing trains.
In black and white = In writing or print.
I must have that statement of the Company's financial condition
in black and white. ipE$^ L T , PPHlJ Kl LX H
In blank = "Without Applied to indorsement on pro-
restriction.
missory notes where no indorsee is named. i^^V ^ [J^t^^ J^-g

Indorsement in blank is the usual form, when one takes a cheese to

a bank to get it cashed.
In bold relief— The degree of boldness or prominence which a figure
exhibits to the eye at a distance, is < J: ^ M'^'KM^t X
In Trumbull's historical pictures, the chief figures stand oat in
bold reluf.

In bond — This term is applied to goods which are Jef t in charge of

the ofticers of the custom-house, and a bond is given for the
payment of the duties on them. f^fSi:^^-^ t ^ ©fg^l: A
^'\^xnm<^'U^\[cn^hm\fh b
In broad or open daylight = Openly ;
publicly. :&^Xtrtt^»^i^»

The gambler on the corner carries on his swiudling operations in

broad daylight.

In bulk = In a mass or solid stite; not divided into portions, or put

in boxes, bags, packages and the like. ^COMUCX^, <^S-^
HCs mA^TbX
In the United States corn is sent i;i bulk from the West to the
seaboard.

In case = If it should so fall out or happen; if. ©j^^dt^,

^L ^h}fX
In case you meet Mr. A., give him, if you please, my regards.
Incident to = Belonging to •
liable to happen, ((t FfJ ^ 9" -3 » O ± t^ ^
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Many cares and anxieties are incident to the medical profession.

In cald blood = Deliberately ; without sudden passion; without com-
punction. i^nLx, e^^tx. m^.)^Lx, -mi^Wicm
He killed that man in cold blood.

In common =1. Equally with another, or with others. 2. To be

equally used or participated by two or more. (— ) IrJ t < , ^
L<o (H) ^<fllCX. ^^KX
1. In common with many others, we have faith in the healing
quantities of this medecine. 2. My room mate and I had, each
of us, a bed room, and a third room in common for study.
In common parlance = In ordinary phrase; in the usual forms of
speech. M'^^^^^KX
The daily account of the trials of speed by horses is called, in
common parlance, " The record of the turf."
In company with = Associated with, t ^"^X > t^WlLX
Mr. A. in company with his brother, is manufacturing cloth.
In compliance with = Yielding to ; heeding. ([ttS&0» iC J: /> T » ^
In compliance ivith your suggestion, I visited Mt. Blanc when I
was in Europe.

In concert = In agreement or harmony ; unitedly. |pl.& L-T* —Wi L

X, pfatT
In building the new town hall, the people of all parts of the town
acted in concert.
In conclusion - Finally by way ; of concluding. fc^ (/^ » ^^ L X »

The lecturer said in conclusion^ that he had treated the subject only
imperfectly.
In conformity to or with = In agreement with; according to. t.—'^
Lx. Kms^x
In conformity to custom, the minister to England wore the coui't

dress, when he was presented at court soon after his arrival.

In connection with= Joined to ; in company with. )^^((C» k^C^sffX

X, SZl^VtT
In connection ivith my visit to Japan for my health, I shall study
the geology of the country.
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In (all) conscience = In reason or right or truth or justice or honesty.

I can not in conscience pay you the full amount of your bill. Do
stop and rest you have worked long enough, in all conscience.
;

in consequence of=By reason of; as the effect of. ©^(/c» (/^^ 6 X

He got thoroughly wet, and in conscjuence of it, took a violent cold.
In consideration of = In view of something which is of value in the
eye of the law ; for the equivalent of. (D^^^X^
\IC f^-^ X

In consideration of one hundred dollars, to me in hand delivered, I

convey my right to a price of land bounded as follows.
Inconsistent with = Not agreeing with. Z—'^-^^^K^^^^ ^M
The beggar's language is inconsisterit loiih his statement, that he
is a German.
In contact = Touching; in close union or meeting. ;f0^^ \^X
The surgeon placed the edges ef the wound in contact.
In contemplation, to be or have = To be intended or purposed; to bo
subject of consideration. S>^4'» 01^:^^
It is in contemplation to build another spacious hotel at the popular
watering-place.
In contempt of = Despising. 5:ll^fLX» ^iMLX
The witness, in giving testimony, was disrespectful to the judge
in contempt of the rules of court.

In countenance = In an assured condition ; free from shame or

dismay, 'g-,^ 0^©W^(/CX. ffit^ < , ^
l:%=&^;i^X
The captain was mortified to have to appear at the levee in
undress, but he was kept in countenance by his colonel, who also
was in undress.
Jn course of time = In the progress of time. ^B(DizO ^%K^ M.

It happened in course of time, that the discontent of the people

with the government had an opportunity of showing itself.

In deference to = Out of respect to ;

yielding to. ]^^^1>X^ ^M.A/

In deference to the wishes of his mother, the young man did not
attend the dance.

In defiance of = In opposition to ; resisting; defying ; opposing ; violat-

ing. l^IXLX, km()X. k^bX
 IND [211D

The king waged war against tlie savages, in defiance of the wishes
and opinion of his constitutional advisers.
In demand = In request ; in a state of being much sought after. %
Corn is now in great demand in England.
In or on deposit = In trust, or safe keeping, as a deposit, ^IfX^ fE
LX
When he went to Europe he left his silver-plate on dejoosit with the
Security Company.
In detail = Part by part ; by particulars ; minutely. p|lH tC » ^L<
A full history is required to relate the story of the American
revolution in detail
Index finger=The forefinger of the hand. A^ t ta
Indian club = A wooden club, swung in the hand for gymnastic
exercise, so called because it was first used by the natives of
India. Um. (^\imAih^X^X>tf}mKf^,:^^^^)
Indian file =^ Single file ; arrangement of persons in a row, following
one after another. — ^ij
( it^K^UM -^ "5 )
"When Indians travel across the prairies, they go in Indian jUe.

Indian snmmer = A period of warm and pleasant weather occurring

late in autumn. g^^©^;&:.i?: L^E^*^^ ^^15
The Indian summer is a very pleasant season in the American

autumn.
Indirect tax=A tax or duty on articles consumed but not collected
immediately from the consumer ; as an excise, custom, etc. ^fS:
In dispute = Debated; discussed. ^^4*
The rights of tenants are in dispute in Ireland.
Indorse in blank, to=To write one's name on the bask of a, note oi*

bill, leaving a blank to be filled by the holder. ^B^A®-S J: IB

In driblets =In a small portion or sum at a time. *J? L"^ ^

The laborer could only pay the merchant in driblets.

Inductive method^ The method of reasoning by which we establish
general principles or laws, or truths, from particular instances.

Indulge in, to=To give free course to ; to give one's self up to; to
practice, as a habit. (/C^-S* llf^Kt^ C?:~-#5:S-iQ. k^
 ;

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J212]
He indulges in the liabit of late rising.
=
Industrial exhibition A public exhibition of the various industrial
products of a country or of various countries. l!lil1iMfr» X
Induty bound, to bD= To be under obligation; to have as a duty.

The witness in court is in duty hound to speak the truth.

In earnest = Serious and sincere; not trifling or jesting; doterminccl

and resolute. I5^Wt^» aiMSI/C* :^^r. ^<

I am in earnest in my purpose to go to college.
In embryo = In an incipient or undeveloped state; planned but noS
yet executed. |l]^*^?^© t S^ * *?ci-^^^^ ^^^tltX.

That man always had a good many plans in embryo but never
executed any of them. The author has a work in embryo.
In every one's mouth = The common talk. j&KM'^^^^* WAO
The report of their betrothal is in every one's mouth.

In every quarter, in all quarters = Every where; in all countries.

Agriculture is practiced in cdl quarters.

In every respect = In every particular; altogether, Uk^Of^Kli^X

The road through the valley is preferable to the one over the hill,

in every respect.
lu existence, to be=To exist; to actually bo; to continue in being.

Yery little of the continental money which was used by tho

United States in the revolutionary war, is in existence.
In fact ; in point of fact = In reality in truth indeed.
; '^[Z^ 31; If
;

He appears ignorant, but in fact he is very wise. I am hungry

in fact almost starved. The assistant principal of our school is
an excellent teacher ; hi point of fact, he is superior to the prin-

cipal.

In fashion = In the prevailing mode or style, especially of dress. ^

Stiff hats are infasldon this winter.

In favor of = Upon the side of ; f iivorablo to. 0:^b>tr» K&'iQ.V

 TNF [213]

In the legislature Mr. B. made a speech in favor of removing the

capital. Most of the parents are in favor of having music taught
in the school.
In favor with = Favored, encouraged, countenanced by. M>^k^ b
The new clerk is, already, in high favor ivitli the superintendent
of the company.
In fine = In conclusion; bj-- way of termination or summing up. H
The house you propose buying is large, costly, poorly built ; in
fine, is not suitable for your use.
In fine feather = In fine spirits or health. ^^^ j: < ^W!-KX ^

When I last saw Mr E. he was in fi,ne feather.

In for a thing, to be = To be resolved or determined upon it. (S).

He is in for the dance to-night. The schoolboys are in for a shatlng

excursion next Saturday.
In for it, to be = To be unable to withdraw or to escape consequences.

I regret having commenced building an addition to my house; but

I am in for it now. The incendiary was caught in the act of
setting fire to a house and now he is in for it.
;

In force = Of unimpaired efficacy; valid ; not suspended or reversed.

The volume of revised statutes contains all the laws that are still
in force.

Inform against, to=To communicate facts by way of accusation

against; to give intelligence of a breach of law, i:-®^^, ^
An orator Tertullus informed the governor against Paul.
In front of = Directly before. lEffiK^ MWH^
The large tree in front of the governor's house was blown
down, yesterday.
In full blast= In complete operation ; in a state of great activity. ^
AizBm^. is^^tKX
Orders have come in fast of late, and tho iron foundry is in fall
_t2l43 ING

Uast,
in fullcry =Wlien all the hounds have caught the scent, and give
tongue inchorus. {mX<Dm^OMMk^%^Wi\f\.^mnW\^
All the hounds are in full cry after the fox.
In fuU feather = In fall costume. mU^¥^\^^> 9MibX
The Indian chiefs appeared in full feather at the President's Icvce.
Jn full uniform = Wearing the whole of the prescribed uniform not ;

in undress. ^^OMWM b Mmi.^ ^ mMtM^fX, ^^^

The Lieutenant General attend the President's levee in full

uniform.
In full viev7=In complete, entire, or adequate view or sight. — ^Q
Bushnell Park is in full vieio from the dome of the capitol.

In future = In time to come; hereafter; henceforth. KIF^5{^» 4*

The man whose horce was stolen will, in future^ lock the stablo
door.
In garrison = Doing duty in a fort or as one of a garrison. ^^^tJ*

In general = For the most part ; not always or universally. ;fiJ LX »

It may be said of civilized men in general, that they are domestic

in their tastes. The face of the country is, in general, very
uneven, being hilly or mountainous.
In good case = In good condition, health, or state of body. ^^"(:\
^mz.x. n^Mi
That horse of yours appears to bo in good case. Mr. A. saw our
former neighbor in California, and reports him as i?i good case.

In good earnest = In determined and resolute manner. Mi5^X»

UM%'\:.^Lx. :^m-cx, '^rm^tLx
Mr. A. has long delayed building a house, but Jias now taken
hold of it in good earnest.
In good part = Favorably; acceptably; in a friendly manner ; not ia
displeasure. fiT:^.^\^X. ^Jrlll^r UX.'^^^
r»^"f* <
That young man took my suggestion about behavior, in good
parL
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In good time = Sufficiently early. ^§ (/Cj^/i.iS'* +3^-?« < » 531^^

He will be here in good time ; do not fear.

In hand = Paid at the time of purchase. ^^Ml>KX^ ^ii5'C\ HP

He obtained for his farm half the price in hand, and the balance
in a mortage on the farm.
In harmony with = In agreement with; corresponding to. '^—*^ \y
Xv K^^x. tmtx
Mr, B.
is a conductor on the railroad, but the business is not in

harmony ivith his tastes which are scholarly.

In hiding = Keeping one's self out of view. @ J: ;S.^ 3 » X>^i]> A
K
With the exception of a few Koman Catholic missionaries in hiding,
we are not aware any western man having resided in Korea.
of
In high feather = In good spirits; exultant. Ji^fH^KlX* -i y 4r 4r

My friend is in high feather to-day, for he has just obtained a

government office.

In high = The
complete projecture, or prominence, of a figure
relief
above or beyond the ground, or plane, on which it is formed.

In hot haste = Eagerly; in a hurried and vehement manner. f^>ij»^

When saw that some prisoners had escaped from the

the officers
•jail, they mounted their horses and pursued them in hot haste.
In hot water, to be=To be in a quarrel, in trouble, flgi^ L T ^ -5

He is in hot tvater again by reason of his temper. Tou are always

in hot loater. He got into hot water by interfering in his
neighbor's afi'airs.

In issue = In dispute, or controversy. ^|^4»» ^^4'

I have called to talk with you about the matter that is in issue
between us.

In its proper place =In the place assigned to it, or belonging to it, or
suited to it. ^^rffi-S-^^ J^/iifr, ji^^iaM:^
The piano stands in its proper place.
In jest = For mere sport or diversion; not in truth and reality; not
 in earnest, ^i^ r . Mffi B^h1:\ :^^ t? ^ <
Words spoken in jest sometimes give oflfense.
In joke = Jestingly ; sportively; not in reality and in earnest. §||^

He spoke only injol^e concerning your ignorance.

•In justice to = In agreeableness to right, equity and justness. ...fZl

The parent ought, injustice to the child, to give him as good an

education as lie is able.
In keeping with = In just proportion; in conformity with; in
consistency with. ^ li^tmtX, )f;fglLT. ti^b^&^X
His manner of dress is in keeping loiili his income. In sentiment,
that book is in Tieeimtg luith the author's former works.
In kind = In produce, or some kind of commodity, as distinguished
from money; in something of the same sort; similarly, -ftijij^a

In China, the small farmers usually pay their rent in kind. The
author, in his book, alluded disparagingly to the editor, and
the editor repaid him in kind.
In leading strings, to be=To be in a state of infancy or dependence,
or under the guidance of others. i^^^M'^^^Kh b » llll<^ta
^(D^Kh b. i^Mt
He has been in his wife's leading strings all his life.

In league, to be = To be associated or united for a common purpose.

In the Crimean war, France and England were in league against

Russia.
In less than no time = Very quickly. J* T ^» @ WM
< ^T i'^ ^
The dentist said to the man, " Be seated and I will extract your
tooth in less than no time."
In lieu cf= Instead of; as a substitute for. <DiXb K» kZ-iXX^ ^{Z
In lieu of carrying an umbrella, when it rains, the expressman
wears a water-proof coat and cap. The grocer agreed to receive
the mason's labor, m lieu of money, in paying of his bill.

In limbo = Restrained; confined; imprisoned. (S) W^%^h\'^X.^

The thief who stole the countryman's watch got into limbo by the
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means.
In lots=In alloted portions; in distinct parcels. f^^^^ ^^ LT
The stock of the bankrupt merchant is to be sold in lots to suit
purchasers.
In luck, to be=To have unexpected good fortune ; to succeed as the
result of circumstances beyond one's control. f^f^J:t$"^» ,S,

I was in luck, falling in with such company on the steamer.

Inlying pickets = A detachment of troops in a camp, kept fully
equipped and ready for immediate service in case of an alarm ;

picket-guard. -^ V :fJ(D^K^^K M^*^ ^^X-^^^^LXp^

I was one of the inlying-pickets on the day that the enemy made an
attack upon our camp.
In motion = Moving. )gil!i4'. frii4'»
When a carriage is in motion, it is dangerous to attempt to alight.

In name == In profession, or by title only ; not in reality. ^"^±.»

He is a physician in name only ; he does not practice.

Inner man = The soul as distinct from the body ; the mind and heart.

enough to provide for the body, we must also provide for

It is not
the man.ini^er

In no degree = By no amount; nowise; not at all. =^M'-'^L'> W

X .
mt. mtx hh^
The was in no degree benefited by his stay at the seaside.
invalid -

In no respect = In no particular not at all. ^^...?)^f» iPfpTtt

;

This flour is in no respect better than that which we purchased last

week.
In no time = Very soon; in a very short time. ^^ ^ < » iSt(^» £[I

The fishermen found the fish abundant, and in no time they

caught a basket full.

In no way = In no manner or degree ; nowise. ^p\^^---'^V^ ^L

The new bell on the church m no way superior to the old one.
is

Inno wise = By no means; in no manner, »ji^»f -SlU* ^UX-?> •

 [218] INO

" Whosoever sliall give to drink unto one of these little ones a
"
cup of cold water only, he shall in no 2vise lose his reward
In obedient to = Obeying; having regard to. dtig^X
In obedience to instructions from home, the Chinese minister called
the attention of the American government, to the ill treatment
of the Chinese in California.
In one = In a united body ; in union ; unitedly. —'|$ ^^ b X^ IS

The separate American states are brought together in one, to form

the U. S. government.
In one's book, to be = To be in his list of friends ; to be in favor with
one. ^mmK^^mt. w^^h^
He is net in mij hooJis. If you can get in Ms hooks he may leave
you a legacy.
In one's cups, to be=To be drunk, intoxicated, ggflf* ?i l/CH^
When Mr. A, is in Ids cnjjs, he is very noisy and talkative.
In one's element = In a state or sphere natural to any thing; in a
condition suited to one's existence. ^^^ Q ^ ^ 5 ifii§ \!C » 2,

Fishes on land are not in their elements. That editor is in his

element, when he is engaged in a political controversy.

In one's employ = Employed by one. \ (ic S^* h i^fZ 6

B. and T., merchants, have many clerks in their employ.
In or into one's hands = In one's possession or control. A ©^4*
He has been wishing, for a long time, to get his brother's property
into his hand.

In one's power -Possible for one. A®:^®^i?ri/r» A<^ii^X^PJr

It is not in my power to grant you tlie loan of five thousand
dollars.

In one's right mind = Sane; exercising sound reason and

judgment. IL^t^* 5-li^r T. ^l^^vtH^K, iE^ J:^«r L T
Mr. F. is so overcome with grief, at the death of his son, as not
to be in his right mind.
In one's sober senses = Calm \lispassionate in a condition favorable
; ;

to sound judgment. it^tX, ^'t^^'-UKX^ '^m^BK

Tho farmer could not have been in his sober senses, when he paid
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such a high price for his farm.

Ill one's teens = Between twelve and twenty years old. "f*— i^^H

The young lady was married while in her teens.

In order— 1. For the purpose; to the end; as means to an end
(followed by to or thai). 2 Tidy presenting a good appear-
;

ance. (-^) ^}f)\ic^ Bm^mt6iOm^)£\^Xo in) i^^V

1. A poor boy goes through some hardships, in order to got an

education. I studied diligently, in order that I might win the
prize. 2. Tlie room of Mrs. A. is always in order.
In ordinary = In actual and constant service; statedly attending and
serving. %m^^m.t Lx . ^^Viiimm\.x
He was chaplain in ordinary to the Queen.
Inorganic matter = Matter devoid of the structure of a living being.

In other words = The same thing, in other language; in different

phrase, ^"stri-li*. BP t>
The exemption from duty on certain imported goods, was obtained
by means of presents to the native officials in other tuords, by ;

bribery.
In part = In some degree; partly, fl'f'^ ^^*>
It was in part the clerk's carelessness, which made him lose Ms
situation.
In particular = Specially; peculiarly, ^(/z:» {{#tC
The Gulf States, and in particular Louisiana, are adapted to the
growth of the sugar-cane.
In partnership^ United in prosecuting any undertaking or business.
U^LX
The four brothers Harper were in partnership, in publishing
books.
In-patient = A patient who receives also boarding and lodging at a
hospital or infirmary. AI^^.'iE^
In pawn ; at pawn=Ia the state of being pledged. ^^K"^ bX^
^"^KA^X
His watch is in jpaiun.

In place or room of = Instead of. (Df'^b ^> Itf^ /) "t

In 'place of tJie vegetable garden, the tailor now has a flower
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C226j INP

garden.
Ill plain English = Speaking plainly or witliout circumlocution, /g

He equivocates ; in plain Englisli, lie lies. His feelings are escited

in 2)lain English, he is mad.

In plain terms, words, or language = Strictly speaking, in fact;
really. U&t^^. ©K^
I overheard Mrs. A. talking vigorously to her servant ; in plain
terms, scolding her.

In person = By one's self; with bodily presence; not by represen-

tative. B^-e* ^t<l^*^^
You would do well to present your petition to the governor iw
2:>e7'so7i.

In point of=In the particular respect of ; in the single matter of.

In point of beauty, this horse is superior to the other.

In possession of = Possessing; holding; occupying. i:(5WLT» M:

The son of the house which belonged to his father.

is in possession

In possession of the house, to be=To have the right to speak, ^g"

•Ilie right honorable gentleman, Mr. Bright, is in possession of the

house^ and no member can speak, until he has taken his seat.
In or into powers Possessing or exercising authority; having
control. fttlt ^
mUhmbX,
The party in poicer always has much responsibility and incurs
much blame* In England, the Liberals have recently come into
power.
In presence of=In the sight or the company of. <D\^tiKX
One must be respectful in presence of the king.
In print=In a printed form ; issued from the press; published. EU

It is delightful to a young author to see himself in print.

In process of time = In the progress, or continued movement, of time.

In procens of time, Ptome became a great empire, by conquest.

In prcfasiDn = In great abundance. ^^(/C
The sea shells are strewn in profusion along this shore.
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In proportion = According as; to the degree that. ^f^^X » lf?l^ t

Men are happy in proportion as they are virtuous.
In prospect = Anticipated; in expectation. ftli^K^ MMLX^ >Ci»lC

The tourist to Europe has a very pleasant journey in prospect

In puhlic=ln open view ; before the people at large ; not in private

orsecretly. ^\fK^ ^ < ^Af^^lL
He is too diffident to speak in puhlic. He is so old and infirm
that he is seldom seen in public.

In pursuance of = In accordance with; in prosecution or fulfillmen-

of. r^^T. JrMfrLX
In pursuance of a plan which he has long cherished, Mr. E. will
Europe this summer.
visit

In quest of = Looking for. ^ f§^ )£ T » ^ ^t\ L T

Three centuries ago the Spaniards came to Mexico in quest of gold.

In question =In debate in the course of examination or discussion,

;

The point in question was, whether the Loo Choo islands belong to
China or to Japan.

In quick succession = Rapidly following each other; at short intervals.

Tiie man fired four shots at the retreating burglars, in quick succes

sion.

In quiet = Quietly without disturbance of tranquillity.

; ^fj^K^ ^
For a time we were constantly in fear of burglars, but now we are
living in great quiet.
Inquire into, to=^To examine ; 5: ^B^^»
to investigate.
kfM^'f'
The teacher said that two of her pupils
had been tardy at school
every day for a week, and that she must inquire into the
matter.
In reason = In justice with rational ground. jESI-t» MK.
;

A man can not, in reason, disbelieve the existence of God. We

can not, in reason, doubt that two and two make four.
In regard to = Regarding respecting about. \iL'^X\ {^^\^X
; ;

I have written to my friend in regard to visiting me this summer.

In relation to = With reference to ; concerning, ^if L T » ^-^X

I conversed with the returned traveler in relation to the best
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method making the tour of Europe.

of
In request = Wanted by purchasers. ^^^^< » ^^h !>

The four and a half per cent, bonds are in request.

In reserve = In keeping for future use ; in store. Ht'^^* ^^i%-^

The ninth corps was held in reserve till near the close of the
battle.

In respect to or of = In reference to in comparison with,

; tt P LX
tm^x
Mr. E, consulted the physician in respect to taking his invalid
daughter to the sea-side.
In round numbers^Iu a sum ending with a cipher; approximately
correct. mk]^.Xm6m{±^X]^^.t 6 k^X^W^k^^"^^ 6

There were present at the fair, in round numbers, 3,000 persons.

In sackcloth and ashes = In sorrow or remorse. (Among the Jews
these were the tokens of grief or penitence.) f^.l^.K'dCAy''^\ ^
^m^^tx
When the Persian king, Ahasuerus, gave command to destroy all
the Jews in his kingdom, " there was great mourning among the
Jews, and many lay in sackcloth and ashes,**
In search of = Seeking, k ^^ LX
The principal of theEeform School was in the city to-day, in
search of some boys who had run away.
In season = In good time, or sufficiently early for the purpose. ^7^

I arrived in Yokohama in season for the steamer.

In secret =In a private' place; in a state or place not seen; privately.

The good which is done in secret will be rewarded openly.

In session = Passing the usual time alloted to daily meetings; actual-
ly sitting, or assembled for the transaction of business. ^^ L' ^
X. mmmtx ^
.

Congress is now in session. The court was not in session yester-

day.

In seven league boots = Bapidly ; with speed. 'f^^^Xvc&i ^ Mi^'^

You have reached here early you must have come in seven league
;
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boots.
In sheets = Not folded or folded but not bound, — said especially of
printed pages. ^If^, K^LX.mVrHCimKm^lLtl^M
My book is not out yet but it ; is in sheets.

In short = In few words briefly; ; \o sum up or close in a few words.

His conduct was prudent, energetic, modest, unassuming in short,

it was what was to be expected from the son of such a mother.

Inside out = Inverted, so that the inside becomes the outside. ^^

A gust of wind turned the lady's umbrella inside out.

In sight of^In view of; near enough to see. 0:^V3) -Sliil^* O;^

"We came in sight of land, just as the pilot-boat hailed us.

Insist on or upon, to= To attach great importance to ; to be persistent,

urgent, or pressing. 5: 5S ^ » 5: iE 6» i: ±?I t
I will go with you if you insist on it.

In sober earnest = Seriously and truthfully. S® g tz:» W.'SK* ^

The father told the son in sober earnest^ that he must attend moro
strictly to business.

Insolvent law = A law affording relief, or discharge from indebted-

ness to insolvent debtors, upon their delivering up their property
for the benefit of their creditors, ^^f^ (M±(^:^^^:^il>S"©M

In some degree = Somewhat ;

partially. 'i^^4r^ M ^ *^ » *> L^
The filling of the ruts with soil from the roadside, will in soma
degree improve the road.
In some measure = To some extent; partially. |i|5^*5» ^'P
By going to school the boy has, in some measure^ conquered his
dislike of study.
In some such way=In a similar way; by like means. *^fy0#(/Zl

The pitcher was cracked, by dropping, or in so^ne sitch way.

In special = Particularly. ^K^ Mbt>'d
I wish you would remember me to Mary, Joim, and in special to
grandpapa.
Inspector-general = A staff officer of an army, whose duties are those
 [224J INS

of inspection. ^!i!|t^» ^M
III spite of=Iu opposition to all efforts of; in defiance of. [Z.^'^'d.

I shall go in spite of the storm.

In spite of one's teeth - Despite one's efforts to the contrary ; in op-
position to one's settled purpose. ji^.lj^^^t \ltT6 K^^
The mechanic's son will take the prize for scholarship over you in

spite of your teeth.

In spDrt = In jest for play or diversion. ^flllC

;

The two young men engaged in boxing in sport.

Institute a comparison, to = To make a comparison ; to compare. ^
If we institute a comparison between England and America, we
shall find that each has some advantages which the other does
not possess.
In store=In accumulation; in readiness ; awaiting. It'^^^M.&L

The dealer has large quantities of tobacco in store. Good news is

in store for the sailor when he returns.

In strict confidencG = Confidentially ; with the expectation of entire

secrecy. m<iitX. mMom7l.LtmLX
The general's plan of the campaign was told, in strict conjidence, to

his colonels.
In succession=In consecutive order; one following another. :fgM^/^

Three armies of grasshoppers in succession paf S3d over ray fields.

in such a case or contiugency=In such a state of affairs. M^^^^

In such a case I should call the physician.
In sunder— Into parts; in two. ZlOkZ^ MiLOiC
There is a snake ; cut him in swncZer. '.

Insurance policy — A certificate of insurance. j^^MW

In suspense = Doubtful; in a state of uncertainty. ^^X^ ^^
LX
The clerk did not receive a letter from his employer directing him
what to do ; and was in suspense.
The j)2ople are in suspmse regarding the fate of the army, which
 INT 1^25}

subdue the rebels.

w.as sent to

Intelligence or employment oflSce^ An office or i>lace where informa-

tion may be obtained, particularly respecting servants to bo

hired. -dAnAJTl?* WtMMWM

Mrs. B. has been to several intelligence offices to find a servant for
second, work.
In that light=So in that manner, ^^i]-^ ^^(i^
;

I do not see the matter in that light.

In the absence of=Beiug absent or lacking, ^h^^^^. ^ * 5:

In the absence of the cashier of the bank, the first teller

performs his
duties. In the absence of a. tent, the hunters sheltered themselves

at night, with boughs.

In the abstract = Separated from particulars; considered theoretic-

ally mm<iK. mmMK
The book treats of virtue in the abstract.

In arms of Morpheus = Asleep.

the (In the Greek mythology

Morpheus was the god of dreams). HS/>T» ^^(D^iVMO^'C

That babe will soon be in the arms of Morpheus.
In the back ground =^ Out of sight; concealed; in a situation little
seen or noticed, n^b^^^ ^M. ilctl-X. \i^^3 b k^r k^.

Mr. A. is a learned man, but he always keeps his knowledge in

the back ground.

In the bosom of =In the affectionate inclosure of. (D%ViM,%^iZ^^

The sea-captaio, having been many years on the ocean, has now
returned to spend his old age in the bosom of his family.

In the bud = In the forming stage ; early ; at the outset. ^'S^ (/?!,

The rebellion in that province was discovered, and nipped in tite

bud.
In or under the circumstances = The condition of affairs being thus

I would not go to ride, under the circumstances.

In the course of = During; while passing ; in the progress of. ©fal.

He hopes to visit his parents in the course of the summer.

In the dark = Uncertain; uninformed; ignorant, ^-fj^ts 6M'''ii'*
 C2263 INT

The young man is in the dark regarding his father's plans for
edacating him. They have discovered nothing to-day about the
conspiracy, and are as much in the dark as ever.

In the dumps --Gloomy; low-spirited. g^(/^i^^'C^ ^tt^

Mr. P. is in the dumps this morning.
In the event of=If the specified event should occur. ©^liB ^ ld\
(7^m^\icns mL ^Id'
In ilie event of his partner's death, the grocer would retire from
business.
In the extreme = As much as possible. @^ X» ?^t!» iJtJi^ <
The scenery of the Tosemite valley, in California, is wild and
romantic in the extreme.

In the eyes of— In the opinion of ; in one's estimate. 0^if (/^>5^T,

In the eyes of community gambling is a disreputable way of

obtaining money.
In the eyes of the law, a person is a minor, until twenty-one years
of age.

In the fac3 of = Over against in opposition to. ^ |xf L X » 5: 1^ L X

; ;f-

The Youug lady attended the ball in the face of her mother's
wishes.
In the face of day = Openly ;
publicly; without concealment. ^f^

All my official work has been done in the face of day.

In the face of the world = In public; before the people at large. ^
The southern rebellion was an attempt to uphold the institution
of slavery, in the face of the ivorld.

In the first place = First in order. -^^^-^K

In the first place, the student of medicine acquaints himself with
anatomy.
In the fullness of time = At the proper season after the lapse of a ;

suitable interval when the time was completely come.

; ^^^-S"

In the fullness of time God sent forth his son.

In the good graces of, to be = To have the favor or friendship of. i[C^
 .

NT r227D

governor, and Is often

Young Mr. C. is in the good (prices of tlie

invited to dine with him.

In the grains Deep-seated; in the very
nature. ^ < ^ %^ X. b »

The young lady has a love for music, in the grain.

undivided; all parts taken
In the gross -In the bulk, or the whole
together. ^m'CX, IM LX The
_
The contents of the store, in the gross, were valued at $2,000.
sufferers by the
contributions of the different towns for the
famine, were reported in the gross.
committed
In the hand or hands of = Held by possessed by
to. CC
;
;

One of Mr. C's house is in the hands of a real-estimate dealer, for

sale.
^ #
In the height of fashion = Very fashionably, ^/^y^ < m%n''M.\[C^

•gliCi^MbX
The guests at the wedding were dressed m the height offashion.

In the humor ; in the mood=In the state of mind; in the temper o

mind ; in the disposition. mlo] § ^ » 't^»M ^ X.
M^^ b ^

Yesterday- old Mr. H. washumor for conversation, and

in the

talked long about his early days. Are you in the mood
for

hearing music this evening?

In the interest of = For the benefit or advantage of. ©^l^ it, ©f'J

A teacher's institute was held, in the interest of the public schools.

In the land of the living = Alive

living. §X»; L^ ^ ^#
He has been absent now ten years, without being heard from
land the living.
and his friends do not know whether he is in the of

In the long run = In the whole course of things taken together; m

the final result ; at the conclusion or end, i^^» ^%x^M}^^

Trickery and dishonesty may profit once ; but they are unprofitable,
High-priced articles are the cheapest in the long
in the long run.
rnn.
In the lump = The whole taken together; in gross. ^1$, ^I©

The merchsnt bought the peddler's goods in the lump.

In principal features; in most respects. 2. For
In the miiin=i.
 r228:i INT

the most part; in tlio greatest part. (— ) "^^CO^lCX^ M.t

r. ^ii^m-^nxo (r.) ^<w»i^t^fz. Wit6iic
1. In the main, Mr. B. isa desirable neighbor. 2. The road to

the city is good, in the main.

In the mean time = Mean while ; in the time intervening, ^'^i' 6

I shall go to Yokohama in August ; in the mean time 1 shall be

occupied in teaching.
In the middle = Half-way; equal distance between two points. 4*^
lie. -^niz, r^mi'c
The fifth day after leaving New York for England, we were in the

middle of the ocean.

Ijl the midst of=AmODg; amid; surrounded by; involved in;
overwhelmed by. CO^K^ COf^KjZ.M^'^h^XA'CMirli'lX
The policeman stood in the midst of the riotous crowd. He is in
the midst o/" great financial diflSculties.
In the name of = "By the authority of. (D^M^i^Xx \[C iX b X
The governor issued a proclamation, in tJie name of the imperial
government.
In the nick of time = The exact time; the fortunate juncture, 'f^^^

You have come in the very nick of time to see me, for I am to leave
town in half an hour.
Ill the open air = Exposed to the air or weather. ^5?h(/^X* ^h^(/^
mb^k^x
Exercise in tlie open air is necessary to the health of most people.

In the opinion of = One's opinion is thus. (D'^^);:^\\X

In the opinion of some geologists, there are evidences of the ex-
istence of man on the earth more than six thousand years age.
In the order of things = The order of things being what it is in the ;

established arrangement. yj^'^f^,(Di^^h.^'^CO^%^kZ.Xn

In the order of things, the husbandman can not expect a crop
''

without sowing the seed.

In the ordinary course of things = If matters go as usual; as is
customary or usual ; it is to be expected. ^<^%7L ^id\ ^i^

The editor is working beyond his strength; and in iJie ordinnry

course of tldivjs, he will break down before he is fifty. His
 INT C229)

parents are seveniy-five years old, and in the ordinarg course of .

things, they must soon die.

In (the) place of = Instead of; in the room of ; as a substitute for.

The writer brought me tea in the place of office. Some physicians

prescribe other stimulants in place of brandy.
In the rough =In an unwrought or rude condition, or in tho
^^7\^^ Z>%^^'t^'^X, ^l\r^X
material.
The carpenter bought a quantity of lumber in Hie rough.
In the same boat=In like circumstances; in the same conditioner
situation. I^J^'Ifrx* M^t^lf LX
I shall lose money by the Northern Pacific railroad; and my
neighbor is in the same, boat with me.
In the same breath = At the same time; simultaneously. lp]f^(/C
The orator denounced corruption, and^extolled the corrupt persons
in the same breath.

In the second place = Secondly; again. ^(/^, ||Zll/^» ^

The lecturer first spoke of the country ; and in the second place
of the inhabitants.
In the suds, to be =To be in turmoil.'or difficulty, g^ \^ X » HfjiE LX
Ber children are all sick with scarlet fever, and she is in the suds.
In the teeth of = Directly against; in direct opposition to; in front
of. irmy^inX, Kmox. ^WbX, kmv^X
We have driven ten miles in the teeth of this dreadful snow-storm.
In the thick of = In the thickest part ; in the time when any thing is
thickest. ^nilCtX^<D^n'^6)£^
In the thick of the fight, the general was seen encouraging his men.
In the third place - Thirdly. ^H (/C

III the third place, said the speaker, " Consider the expense to tho
country of a large standing army."
In the train of = Accompanying ; attending ; following. Kif^X
In the train of war many evils are found.
In the vein = Inclined ; disposed. i^i/^Xy, iCl^Ip].^X
The boy is not in the vein for study to-day.
tn the wake of~ Immediately after; in the train of. CD^-^it ^» IX.

if^X
Increase of knowledge came in ilie wake (/discovery and invention
In the way = So situated as to obstruct, hinder, or the like.
CSSOJ INT

"Will you move? you are very much in the ivay. The mother told
the child to remove his playthings, because they were in the uaj/
of her work. I will visit you next Monday, if there is nothing
in the loay.

In the wind, to be = To he covertly in preparation; to be expected;

to be in the reach of surmise, althongh not announced or
acknowledged. 11*^ ^ffl,s:4'» WM^fiW.^^-^ '^^ £'•£.' 5 ^
From the covert consultations and knowing looks of certain people

I suspect there is something in the ivind. The custom-house

officer suspects that a plan for his removal is w the iclnd.
In the wind's eye = Toward the direct point from which the wind
blows. aiE®^MriP]^T
The steamer was moving heavily in the ivind's eye.

In the wrong, to be = To be greatly mistaken ; to be on the wrong

side ; to be in error ; not in the right. WMoX^ 1^ (> X » IE|S
r^io'ti-^
In forming this injurious habit, you are wholly in the ivrong.

In the wrong box = Out of place ; mistaken, j^^fr^h^^ l%t>X^ W^

The lady who entered the smoking-car soon discovered that she was
in the wrong box.

In time = 1. Sufficiently early. 2. After considerable time, finally.

1. The traveler did not arrive in time to take the first train.
2.Our business is in a tangle now, but it will all come right in time.
In token of= As a sign or memorial of. ©iS-E.;^ ^L-X^L^L^tx

I give you this book, in toJcen'of my friendship.

Into the bargain=Over and above; also ; besides. M:^^^ M^hK%

He is a and a liar into the bargain. I have traded ray

thief, lot for

another, and got a house into the bargain.

In truth - In reality ; in fact. 'MK-.MK^
In truth, I do not know any thing about this.

In turn = In due order of succession. M ^I) I) X M^HC^

, ^^liC^I.
 IRO [2313

If you will be patient, boys, you will each be waited on in turn.

In two = Into two parts; in halves. ZLOllC^^^^ \ \IC
Cut the orange in two.

In unison = In agreement; in harmony. —-itb^^l^filLX

This violin and flute are in unison.
In use = 1. In employment or service. 2. In customary practice or
observance. (— )^M^^^l'Xo i:^.) 'mmf^ b X.ffni^X
1. My piano has been in use ten years. 2. Wedding festivities
appear to be in use among all nations.

In vain = To no purpose ; without effect ; ineffecutual. ^^^ ^ » L/

In vain we endeavored to waken the man who had taken an over-

dose of opium.
In various ways = By many and differing methods. "^^ (Dif^^^X.
Wealth is obtained in various ways.
Invest money, to = To place money so that it will be safe and yield a
profit, -^^ts %:^t^^t .^^K^t>Km^o^ri>^ "?

Mr. E. the banker advises me to invest money in United States

bonds.
In view = In purpose ; as an object to be aimed at. @ fi^ ^ L X » iS £
LX
< The lawyer's son has his father's profession in vieiu.

In view of == Because of; by reason of; in consideration of. CO-^i^

X,(DW^X\
In vieiu of ihe child's promise not to repeat the offence of running
away from school, he was not punished.
In virtue of = Through the force of by authority ; of. (DfiKX^O^^
^KsKi^bX
The loadstone in virtue of its properties attracks iron, and when
freely suspended, points to the poles.
In vogue = In use at present ; popularly adopted, g ^'^fx LX^ A
Silk dresses are much in vogue.
Iron rule = Harsh stern government, ^glj 1^
England was under iron rule, in the time of the Norman kings.
Iron in the fire = Occupations or enterprises requiring attention. |^
 "

C232] IWO _

He has too many irons in the fire at once.

Is to be — This phrase expresses a purpose or an obligation or an

event to bo realized in the. future. It is nearly equivalent to the

phrases, icill he, must he. ^ h ^ ^^^ b s"^ hk^^ ^ ^^^ h ^f ,

The capital is to he adorned with the statues of several distingui-

shed men. This is to he a large city. This letter is to he copied.

Isothermal line = A line passing through places of equal mean tem-

perature. I^iaJSi?<
An isothermal line passes through New York and London, although
their latitude is so different.
It being no object = Not sufficient motive or reason or inducement.

It is no ohjed, pecuniarily, for the clerk to acsept the merchant

offer.

I tell you what = I tell you what it is, or how it is. ^J^p
^ » ?) O— 431

I you ivhat, I'll have nothing to do with sucb a mean trick.

tell

It is not to be (imagined, thought, believed, etc.)=No one can (ima-

gine, think, believe, etc). 'fpJA^ t"6nbdiT
It is not to he imagined,tha,i the mode of settling national disputes

by war always prevail.

It may be seen = It is evident; one can understand, ^^i/^:^ 6 »^'5

From liis business habits if may he seen that he will succeed.

It seems = It has the appearance of truth or fact; it is understood

as true; it is said. t^.{-i6^ ^5^^*AdL» t^^
$5?c
It seems that you are about to be married. He.had, it seems, execu-

ted his high office honorably.

I would just as soon as not = I am willing; I do not object. ^(^

I would just as soon as not walk with you this afternoon.

 JOT m^>^

J.
Jack at a pinch- A person who receives unexpected calls to do any
thiug. -^^Mil^m^^-^h^ ^ A
All the neighborhood call on Mr. James, the mechanic, to mend a
leak, to repair a furnace, or other thing requiring haste ; he is a
Jack at a pinch.
Jack of all trades = A person who can turn his hand to any kind of
business. ^St^M^-SA. s§^r^^$:T Lf§6 A
The ship's carpenter is an ingenious man : ho is a Jack of all

trades.

Jail-bird=A person who has been in jail or prison, tt^^- ^M

The gang of burglars is probably composed of jail-Urdv-,.
Jeremy Dicidler = An adept at raising money on false pretences or by
borrowing without intending to repay; a swindler, (s) f^^jPHJ,

The man who called to-day, with a story of having lost his pocket
book, was a Jeremy Diddler.
Job's CCmfcrter^Oue who reproaches a person in trouble with being
the caiifre ol his own troubles one who fails
; to comfort. M-M

mn^h Ltr-2.A
You are one of JoWs comforters.
Jog the elbow, to— To draw attention ; to waken ; to remind a person
of a thing. ^;t5: 51 < . Ml^ts .&r>S$ Ltr
I thank you for jogging rny elbow in ^tlie midst of that lengthy
sermon.
Jog the memory, to = To excite the raemor}^ to action ; to cause it to

Jg O tti $
recall something. ^^ , JlS CN ^5 L tj
The man who borrowed money of me has evidently forgotten it;

I mustjof/ lih memory.

Jog-trot— A slow^, regular pace. ^/^
The old men passed the house on horseback, al a ^og-tru*.

Join battle, to —Properly to meet the attack. J^J^ i'xW>l^3C'\^

The confideraies joined battle with the national army and conquered.
Join forces, to=To unite resources and efforts. I^^^, "iflk^lfiT
 C23i]_ JOI

Tlie Ute Indians and the Arrapalioes joined forces against tiio

whites.
Join issue, to— To ascertain and agree upon tha material point, of
fact or of law,on which the cause depends, and on which it shall
be put to trial. tlT(4^C^^?'J(i^F#-^ ^ -5 ^fl^MM^^^-^'^

The parties in the libel case have JoiwecZ issue.

Joint and several note, bond, or other obligation --One bj which two
or more persons signing it are unitedly and individually bound.

The partners in the tea store are bound in a joint and several note.

Joint claims commission = A committee composed of men of two

states or nations with an umpire, to take into consideration and
decide claims in dispute between those nations. im^Cdil^t^^

The American and Mexican joint-claims commission consisted of one

American commissioner, one Mexican commissioner, and an
umpire.
Joint commission = A body composed of persons from two countries,
states and the like, appointed to adjust important matters affect-
ing such countries, states, etc. MI^^^SM^
Joint committee = A committee composed of members from two or
more deliberative bodies. Ml^'cC^ < «MKI^±)i^ilS It-
Joint concern = An enterprise carried on by more than one person;
a business conducted in partnership. ^Wi- ^^
Mr. S. has taken his sons into business, and will make iiis iron
foundry ii joint concern.
Joint note = A note signed by two or more persons, who each becomo
liable for the whole amount. HA^ < I'm Al^Jt© A ^^©^

The peculiar form of the joiyit note is, " "We promise " etc.

Joint resolution = A private or special act, as distinguished from a

public statute, and requiring action by both branches of tho
Legislature. JiT^i^^Iw]^^^
Joint select committee = A committee composed of unequa. members
of both branches of a legislature, and appointed by concurrent
act, for the consideration of some special subject. M^l^vt'o'lRl
 JUM 1:235}

Joint standing committee = A committee composed of members of

both branches of a legislative body, and appointed beforehand,
for the consideration of subjects of a particular class, arising in
"M^l^^IpJ^ftSM^
the course of a session.

Joint standing rules = Permanent regulations, adopted in common

by the two branches of a legislative body, for their guidance in
matters common to them both. "^^l^JtlpJ^II
Joint stock company = A
species of partnership, consisting generally
of a large number of members, having a capital divided or agreed
to be divided into shares, transferable without the consent of all
the partners. ^^#ti:. ^^#tt
Joint stock comijanies are of comparatively recent origin.
Joking apart = Not jesting; speaking seriously. ^|5|i:(i^^^»

JoUng apart, the musquitoes in the forest were so large as to draw

blood at every bite.
Judge-advocate = A person appointed to act as public prosecutor at
a court-martial. 5^#^/*Jr®f^^
Gen. H. has been appointed judge-advocate for the approaching
court-martial.
Judicial power = Power employed in the administration of justice.

Jump a claim, to=To seize upon land in the absence of one who has
the prior claim under the pre-emption laws, and in disregard of
his rights. :^lMfir^ /)-^Htii:Wt5A©^ffir^t^

I was called away before I had time to put up a house on the

quarter-section of government land, which I had selected, and
in my absence a stranger y^^npecZ my claim.

Jump at, to = To accept eagerly; to snatch at. %C^%^M6 >,'^.\'C^

I would yiM7ip at the chance of visiting Europe. 'Re jumped at my
offer to give him a horse.

Jump from the frying-pan into the fire, to = To extricate one's self

from an evil or a difficulty by falling into a worse one. -^M-^

. The delicate servant girl who left the private family for a situation
 C236] KEE
in a hotel jicmped from the frying-pan into the fire.
Jump to a conclusion, to=To infer hastily, without investigation or

^::
proof. ^>^Tt. m.^KMmt
Observing Mr. A's store closed one day, some of his neighbors
jumjjed to the conclusion, that he had failed.
Jury of inquest = A jury summoned occasionally, in cases of sudden
and violent death, to examine into the cause. l^^|^^ l> <S i^

A women were found murdered in their

few weeks since, two
and a jury of inquest was summoned.
house ;

Just now = 1. At the present time. 2. A moment ago. (1) ^'^,

(2) -JA-^. %m
1. I should be glad to lend you the money you wish, but jms^ noio
I have none at command. 2. I do not know where the ser-
vant is; he was here just now.
Just so=In that manner ; exactly thus. jES- d'T^^ b »^?1 b » ^^
Were the circumstances ofthe accident as you have stated them ?

Just so. As the mother bird flies and builds her nest, just

young bird does.

so
Just the thing = The precise article or implement needed; very
suitable. jE$U<^J^©^. ^r='>r©^, 'l^il^tl
A hoe has been invented, which is just the thing to use in cultivating
tobacco. A rubber-coat is jv^t tJie thing for the fisherman.

K.
Keel over, to —A phrase expressing the entire overthrow of a man's
hope or circumstances, ^^t^ "^^f^/tiO* f$^t i^f^.fZ

The poor fellow has keeled over ; he has ruined his health, his
home, and by drinking.
his fortune
Keep, to (followed by prepositions and adverbs, as in, out, unde)\
near, hefore, behind.) = To cause to remain in any given position
or state ; to maintain unchanged. ^^<Di)i.M:Kf^ h Ll^%W}'^*

am not well and must Tceep in to-day. Shut the door and keep
the boy out. The watchman kepi near the store all night. At
 KEE mi}
the trotting matcli the black horse kept alieod of the bay one all
the course. Slaves are kept under by their masters.
Keep a jealous eye on, to=To watch suspiciously ; to be solicitously

observant in a matter affecting one's interests, and the like. ^

It is quite certain that China will l-ee/? a jealous eye on the move-
ments of the Japanese in Korea. ^

Keep aloof, to=To remain at a distance ; to refrain from. ^ ^:^> ^

The drunkard who was trying to reform was told that he must
keep aloof from his former companions.
Keep an eye upon, to -To watch, iig"^ -

an eye upon the opportunities for business.

It is well to keep

Keep a sharp lookout for, to = To watch carefully for. ^ ii,^. LX^

-"
'

The police keep a sharp lookout for pickpockets in a great crowd.

Keep a stiff upper lip, to = To manifest persistent obstinacy to con- ;

tinue firm ; to keep one's courage up. Z^]^<D^\n t>h\tt^

•
James is a refactory boy ; notwithstanding his punishment, ho
keeps a stiff tcpper lip.

Keep at a respectful distance, to=To remain away from ; to avoid.

The boy who was insolent to Mr. A. as he was passing, now

- keep

at a respectful distance.

Keep away, t^)=To remain absent or at a distance. ;f <£. M^KJB

If you do not keep aivay from the ferocious dog, you may be bitten.

Keep back, to = l. To reserve; to withhold. 2. To restrain; to

prevent from. (-) J^jfr. t^^. ^^S.. (-) fiJt. <* W

1. The physician wishes his patient not to keep hack from him
any information concerning his disease. He kept back part of
the money, when he pretended to bring it all. 2. Judicious
control kcejos children hack from much evil. A dike is construct-
ed along the bank of the river, to keep back the water in the
event of a freshet.
Keep body and soul together, to = To keep alive. ^ ^O ^
$: . t> 5:
 r238:i KEE

He does not eat enough to heep hody and soid together, because of
liomesickness.
Keep books, to = To record mercantile transactions in a right and
systematic manner ; to keep accounts. Wi^{^^)t'^ty, Wi

In the business colleges young men are taught to "keep hooTcs.

Keep clear of, to = l, To keep free from. 2. To avoid. (— ) Jf Oj'f

1. The highway surveyor agreed to Tceep the road dear of stones.

2. The merchant would have gained, by keeping clear of specula-

tion in stocks.
Keep close, to = To refrain from communicating ; to be reserved. ^
Mr. A. knows when the wedding is to take place, but he heeps it

close.

Keep company with, to = l. To associate with; to frequent the

society of. 2. To accompany; to go with. 3. To give or
receive attentions, with a view to marriage. (— ) ^5 > ,®££^

1. Let youth heep'company ivitli the wise and good. 2. A private

tutor kept company luith the lads on their journey to Europe.
3. He kept company ivith her five years before marriage.

Keep counsel, to = To hold a purpose, etc., as a secret, .^.g.gg^lp

A wife who can not keep counsel is a thorn in the side.

Keep dark, to = To keep secret, (s) $i t » R 4' tC t
The young man told me when he was to be married, and I promis-

ed to keep it dark.
Keep dark about, to = To preserve secretly about. P^l>>e^
keep dark ahout it.
If yon will, I'll

Keep down, to=To hold in subjection; to restrain ; to hinder, ^p-^

The German tribes were with difficulty kept doivn, in the days of
the Roman empire.
Keep from, to = To abstain ; to refrain, ir;^ <* ^ fij ± ^^ 5
*'Keep thy tongue/rom evil, and thy lips from speaking guile." (Pa.
XXXIV. 13}
 KEE [233]

Keep gcing, to = l. To continue going. 2. To maintain in operation.

(-)ii-^m\f6. m^trmnt. (r.)m^k^mt

1. I did not know wLere to look for the banker on the street, but
, I Jcept going till I found him. 2. The principal of the school
died, but his sons keep the school going as before.

Keep good or bad hours, to=To be in the habit of returning home

early or late : to retire early or late. ^i'^ifiMi M^'t -5 k.

These students keep good hours thio term.

Keep house, to = To live in a separate house or apartments, and at

one's own table. ^Ijj^^^^^ljg JC^IJ^If UXffitj' (^^ £ I^^^'J
"We are keeping hoicse in the country this summer.

Keep in check, to = to exercise continued restraint ; to control. '^IC

my^t. mmt
Under proper administration, the prisoners can be kept in check.
Keep in countenance, to = To keep assured; to make one feel at ease.

That young man is bashful ;

go with him in order to keep him in
countenance. I am eating only to keep yon in countenance.

Keep in sight, to = To be within sight ; to be able to see. S^O?S^

We kept in sight of land three days, after sailing from New York
for Charleston.

Keep in view, to— Not to lose sight of; to have referenc3 to. J:;^
^nr. k't^Kmt. m6)^^^:>h h.ki^^nr
The politician keeps the senatorship in view. In educating his son,
the physician kept in vieio the purpose to make him his succes-
sor.

Keep in with, to = l. To be close or near. (Naut.) 2. To bo on

terms of friendships, familiarity, or intimacy with ; to secure
and retain the favor of. (— ) \[cW^t Ar.^ i W-^"^^ i^^)
(n) tm^Kt. z>^^^it.<D^m^^n.r
1. For several hours after leaving port, the sliij) was kept in icith
the land. 2. It was important that he should Z^ecp t/j ivitli iha
colonel of the regiment, for his promotion depended on the
lecon'imeiidatiou of the colonel
 C240] KEE
Keep off, to=l . Not to go upon. 2. To prevent the approach of. (-^)

1. In the park we are cautioned to keep off the grass. 2. Smoke

will Izee-p o^ mosquitoes.
Keep on, to = To go forward ; to proceed; to continue to advance.

We two began our studies together. He left college at the end of

freshman year, I Izcpt on to the end of the course. If he Izeeps on
as he has begun, he will make one of the finest of scholars.
Keep one advised, to = To inform one from time to time. ^-^fR^

The father wished the principal of the school, to Ixep him advised^
of his son's progress in his studies.
Keep or lose one's balance, to=To preserve or lose one's equilibrium.

The rope-walker has to walk slowly and carefully, in order to keep

Ms balance.
Keep one's bed, to=To remain in bed through illness. yC^']^^MP^

Does Mr. K. keep Ms bed ?

Keep one's footing, to -To maintain one's position. aLJ^J:^^;^*

The ice was so smooth that I could not keep my footing. He can
not keep Ms footing at court, because he is not trusty.
Keep one's ground, to = To maintain one's position in any respect.
mmt^o. ±umkmt. jLmt3<nr
Mr. C. the teacher keej^s his ground in the confidence of the com-
mittee, and the respect of his pupils.
Keep one's (own) counsel, to = To refrain from disclosing, as informa-
tion, purpose, opinion, and the like. @ 5. © @ 6^;S;^^'^I? J:
Some one inquired of the bridegroom where he was going on his
bridal trip, but he kejjt Ms own counsel.

Keep one's powder dry, to=To take precautions ; to be in readiness.

Oliver Cromwell, the Puritan commander, told his soldiers to

trust iu God, and keep their powder dry.
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KEE 1241 :i

Keep one straight, to = To cause one to be correct in conduct. J£

':'
Mr. C. is incliued to intemperance, but his wife manages to keep
Mm straifjht.
Keep open account, to = Among mercha2.ts, to honor each other's
bilisof exchange. ^ KWiK^^K^Dl^^^'^^W^M.b ^%t
1 heep open account with Bright, Smith, & Co.
Keep open house, to = To have much company coming and going

My next-door neighbor is very hospitable, he keeps open house.

Keep out of the way, to = Not to be in the way ; to remain away. ^
Tlie little child could not keep out of the ivay of the horse.
Keep pace with, to^To keep up with; to progress equally. ^cXff

The boy's mental improvement Iceep pace with the growth of his
body.
Keep quiet, to=To be or remain quiet, ^i]^ K LX ^
Tlie physician ordered the man who had sprained liis ankle, to
keep quiet a few days.
Keep school, to=l. To maintain or support a school. 2. To govern
and instruct or teach a school, as a preceptor. (—•) ^||c £ It! # j§ -5 o

The town keeps sixteen schools.

1, 2. Most country schools are
now kejjt by young la,dies.
Keep the field , to = To continue the campaign. P^irgg/S^^lr^y-

In his advance on Eichmond, Gen. Grant kcjtt tlie field more per-
sistently than his predecessors did.
Keep the peace, to = To be peaceable; to refrain from disturbing the
order of society. f^lfKt* t^-^ O ^'^'tM^t
The man who threatened to shoot his neighbor was put under
bonds to keep the peace.

Keep the pot boiling, to=To keep the family supplied with provi-
sions. —McoMhLkoid^J^Uk±o
The man who was out of work said that he must do something to
keep the pot boiling.
Keep the wolf from the door, to=To ward off starving; to keep out
 C242} KEE

hunger. fJL^^^<% E^^^^-S

We succeeded in keeping the wolf from the door by dint of h.ird labor.
Some i^ersous are so poor that they can hardly keep the lodlf

from the d,oor.

Keep time, to=To correctly mark the progress of time. iltfiH 5: jE L

My watch has not keep time since I dropped it.

Keep to, to=To adhere strictly to; not to neglect or deviate from.
K^mt- km'^'t' r=t:^^r. ^mmt
Old people are apt to keep to old customs. I must keep strictly to
my promise, to give my son a ride.
Keep to one's self, to — To refrain from telling others ; to keep secret.

He is a very learned man, but he keeps his knoiohdge to himself.

Keep under, to = To restrain ; to control; to hold in an inferior or

subject condition, ^rp^^ fiJgfPt"* ^{^-S: Ltr
He has a violent temper, but he keeps it tmder.

Keep up, to=l. To maintain ; to prevent from falling or diminution*

2. Not to be conaned to one's bed. (— ) f^^t^ ^--^TTj^-^

1. An irredeemable paper-currency keejys the prices of all things

up in any country. In some town the old custom of ringing the

church bells at 9 o'clock at night is kep>t up. 2. He is not at all

well, but he keejjs up.

Keep up correspondence, to = To maintain friendly intercourse by

letters. M± TH L < #«f:B3C t
My college room-mate has kept up correspondence with me for ten

years.

Keep up one's spirits, to = To maintain one's courage and cheerfulness.

In trouble, good company helps to keep up one's spirits.

Keep up with, to = To maintain a similar position to; to equal. ((C

. The brown horse could not keep up with the black one in the race*

Keep watch, to = To be attentive or vigilant, i^^a L "t ^ 5 ^'^^f -5 »

The man at the rail-road crossing keeps tvcdch, and closes the gates
when a train is about to cross the road. If you keep ivatch ou
the night of Nov. 12, you may often see meteors in the sky.
 KIT 1:243]

Kick or beam, to=To rise as the lighter scale of a balance

strike, the
—
does hence, to be found wanting in weight to have less com- ;

parative importance or value ^ff©^§:^^*^^^II i>:i:@^

j£t. 9^6. mi^
If riches and virtue are put in opposite scales, riches will Jcich the
beam. In the case in court, the scale of the plaintiff'slawyer
struck the beam He is a light man ; he hicks the beam at 115
pounds.
Kick the bucket, to=To lose one's life to die. (s). ; ^t^^^ ^t
My horse was very sick, and for two days I thought he would
kick the bucket.
Kick up a dust, to = To make a fuss ; to make a bustle or ado. ^%'

You needn't kick such a dust over the new law. Tlie boy was
tip

expelled from school for bad conduct and the parents kicked up
;

quite a dust about it.

Kill time, to=To busy one's self with something which occupies the
attention, as to make the time pass pleasantly or without
tediousness. ^5:ftt» mmt. ti.^^^.llr
.'
While he was confined by a sprained ankle, he readZ
to the house
novels in order to kill time. The passengers on ship-board kil
tune in various ways, by reading, sleeping, music and games.
Kill two birds with one stone, to = To accomplish two objects at the
same time or by one effort. ;^Mf§ —
When I went to Osaka I killed two birds with one stone ;1 transacted
my business and visited my friends. Going into the country
to collect some bills, I killed tioo birds icith oim stone I had a ;

delightful ride, and I obtained some money.

King of terrors = Death. ^
He met
approach of the king of terrors calmly.
Kitchen-garden = A garden where vegetables are cultivated for
kitchen use. ^^
His wife has flower-beds in the kitchen-garden.
Kite-flying = Expanding one's credit beyond wholesome limits. ^,1^

Kith and kin = Acquaiutance and kinsman; friends and relatives. ^

The Welshman who has jusL landed says that he has neither kith
 C2443 KNO

nor kin in the country. All the man's kith and kin came to his

wedding.
Knit the brows, to=To frown; to scowl. M2:MlP. ^Kt^i.^6
The schoolmistress has acquired the unpleasant habit of knitting
her brows.
Knock down, to = To assign to a bidder by a blow on the counter

book was knocked down to me at §5.

Tliat
Knock-down argument = Aij overpowering, unanswerable argument.

He won that case, because his lawyer made a knock-down argument.

He said the man should not be nominated for office because
he was not naturalized ; and that was a knock-down argument.
Knocked up = Wearied or worn out fatigued till unable to do more.
;

I am completely knocked up by the day's work. My horse is knocked

up ; I must stop.

Knock in the head, to = To frustrate; to put an end to; to defeat.

15:6. trssr* M±t. ^h-ct

The scheme of a descent on England by the Spanish Armada, was
knocked in the head. The failure of Mr. A. knocked in tJui head
the proposed plan of forming a new gas company.
Knock into a cocked-hat, to = To demolish; to disable completely.

The two boys have been fighting, and one of them is knocked into a
cocked-hat.

Knock off, to = l. To stop ; to leave off; to desist. To assign to

2.

a bidder by a blow on the counter. (— ) ±l;»gitr J^b, (H)

m^tmMKx)
1. We o/ when the six o'clock whistle blows. 2. I bid one
Z-woc/j

hundred dollars, and the horse was knocked of to me.

Knock under, to = To yield; to submit; to acknowledge to be con-
quered, ^^s.. mt. ^mt
A passenger claimed two seats in a crowded car, until the con-
ductor came along, and then he hiocked under.
Knock up, tD= To awaken by knocking, ^i: § iS ^
Go and knock up your grandpa.
 KNU r245>

Knotty point = A point or subject which is difficult or intricate, m

The trial for murder brought out many knotty points of law.
Kn better, to = To know otherwise than one has stated; to fail to

do as well as one knows. f^,h^6^k'^6^ ff-S^^^-^<S^^

Did the boy say that his father^ was sixty years old ? He knows
better.

Know on which side one's bread is buttered, to = To undertand what

is for one's own interest. (S) \^i]^^i]^cr>ipli^{Zh ^-^kMt^
This servant is very careful to please his master; he hioics on
ivldch side his bread is buttered.

Know one's own mind, to=To be decided and positive in character

not to be irresolute and wavering, i^,^^ L^Mt^^i"^ <* ^ '^

C. never knows his oivn mind in regard to any matter.

Know the ropes, to=To be familiar with a subject or pursuit. (S) ^
Mr. A. will succeed in cotton manufacturing ; he knows the ropes.

Know what one is about, to=To act reasonably and wisely; to act
with understanding and judgment. ^ < Jg||^» ^ < 'Cl»ff}^ t)

The man knows what he is about, in buying real estate in the new
city.

Know what to make of, not to=Not to understand; to be unable to

explain. ^^^l^t^k^h^.l^^i^mt^W^m'
An anonymous letter containing money came to me this morning,
and I do not knoio ichat to make of it.

Know what's what, to=To be sensible, discerning, and judicious; to

be shrewd, wise, etc. Mm\iCLX^^\\]!C%\s,J:mc->n^6 .'\^

The banker would not invest money in fancy rail-road stocks, for
he knows ichafs ichat.

Knuckle to, to=l. To yield in a contest; to submit. 2. To apply

one's self vigorously. (-) \X.m^. t^icl^to (-1) ^'Cm^Vk

1. He is wrong in his claim to the land, and I will not knuckle to

 C2463 LAI

him.
2. The farmer aud his sons hiucMed to the harvesting, in order to
finish it during the pleasant weather.

I..

Laboring oar = The oar (part) which requires the most strength or
exertion, or on which most depends. M^iJ^^f" 5^5^> "H*
The father and son worked together; but the father always took
the labor 1710 oar.
Labor of love = Service performed from affection or fondness, and
not for pay or profit. ^J
i 6 tU C? ^ ll^-(f'JS ^iH©:^ 7x f,

I take the children, whose mother is sick, into my family, as a

labor of love.
Labor under, to = To be oj)pressed with; to suffer from. ^^tr-S*

He labors under great difficulties in conversation, because he

stutters.
The physician could not cure the disease under which the man
labo7'ed.

The new pupil in school labored under the disadvantage of an

impediment in his speech.
Laid on one's back, to be =To be confined to one's bed by illness.

The mason could not finish the house as promised, because he was
laid on his back all last month.
Laid on the shelf = Put aside; incapacitated and laid aside. i^^((Zl

The judge has become so old as to be laid on the sMf. Mr. A.

has been a very active politician, but is now laid on the sJiel/.

Laid up, to be = l. To be confined to the bed or the chamber. 2. To

be dismantled and laid away in dock. (— ) l^\iC^i~ 5|ii<S» •,

1. He is laid up with rheumatism. He was lad vp for a month.

 LAS r2473

Laid wast3 - Desolated ruined. ;^t>5-5» ^^^Li^^-S

;

The city Jerusalem was laid icaste by the Roman army.

Lamb cf God = The Savior Jesus Christ. ^i:±^ES'&
" Behold the larub of God, who taketh away the sin of the world."
[John i. 29.]

Lame duck = A stock-jobber who speculates beyond his capital, and

can not pay his losses, (s) ^2^:^^a^©^^it^$: tH t^M

When stocks fall suddenly, there are many lame ducJcs,

Lamm, to = To beat; to whip, (s) ffO^ ^O

The boy is sauoy ; I will lamm him soundly.
Landscape gardening=The art of laying out grounds and arranging
tree, etc. in such a manner as to produce the most pleasing

effect, mmi^
Lap boards, shingles, etc., to = To lay one partly over another. —
Carpenters loj) sJdnrjIes about two-thirds of the length.
Lapsed legacy = A legacy which fails or takes no effect, in consequence
of the death of the legatee before that of the testator, or for
othercause. :^M^f}-^itM^K-'Jtfdt>X^'(S:t l^COj^K^.^

Mr. A. made his will, and bequethed $ 1.000 to an aunt; but

this bequest became a lapsed legacy.
Lapse of time = The gradual passing away of time. 5^I^©if^iS
The friends who had not met for years, were so absorbed in
conversation, as to be unconscious of the lapse of time.
Large as life = Having an undue estimate of one's importance; concei-
ted. 'It.ii.«a-<S, @«t7^^
1 saw my old neighbor yesterday, large as life.
Larrup, to = To flog; to beat, (s) tT^^

Lash into fury, to = To madden, to cause to rage, ^t, t^tr» &d

tlr
The wind fashed the Araves into fury.
Last resort =: That which is resorted to or depended on, when all else

i'ails; ultimate means of relief; also, final tribunal. :^^©ff

His small funds in the bank are the last resort, in case of sickness.
The Supremo Court pf the United States is tiie hst resort in
 "

(2483 LAY

determinipg questions of constitutionallaw and rights. "War

is the last resort of kings. >

Latin Union = A monetary union between the governments of France,

Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and Greece, formed in 1865. f^,

#» f6. ^. ^®©Sl|^|]^n.1©KfrfJJg[P]^
Laugh at, to = To ridicule to treat with contempt,
: ^^t ^"^Mt
Mr. A. was laugJied at for buying stock in the bankrupt rail-road.

Laugh in one's sleeve, to=To laugh secretly, or so as not to bo obser-

ved, especially while apparently preserving a grave or serious
demeanor towards the one laughed at. ^j:^^\IC^SnM Wi^Klfi

He is awkward servant. ^
laughing in Ids sleeve at the
Laugh out of the other corner of the mouth, .to=To weep ; to be made
to feel vexation or disappointment, especially after boasting. J^

When the luck of the game turned, and he began to lose insead of

winning, the gambler laughed out of the other corner of Us mouth.

Laugh to scorn, to=To treat with contempt; to deride; to make _a
mock of. ^Z>^ H^"f
They laughed the traveler to scorn, because they did not believQ

what he said about the height of the Yosemite Falls.

Launched into eternity, to be^^To be killed suddenly. %f^Mk^
By the sinking of the vessel a hundred souls were launcJwd into
eternity.

Launch out, to=To expatiate, in language; to be diffuse, in speaking

and writing, fi^^t* "aZS: Jr^L^r t»
.
-^^LiM^^O
the ex-president first addressed the senate, he launched out
When
into an extended defense of his administration.
Law of nations = A code of rules regulating the mutual intercoursa
of nations or states.. ^M&B. ISI^^^
Law of the land = Due process of law; the public, or common law of

the land, l^fi

law of the Medes and Persians = A law which can not be changed;
irrevocable law. ^i'^t^h^ ^fm^. ^\iMt^^^h ^ ^^
The rales of that school arc like the latvs of the Medes and Permms.
Lay aside, to = To put off or away; not to retain; to discontinue, aa
_ a use or haKfc. j^t^lj- ^, Mf^^t\l^m< * ^^ <S>
 LAY C249J

Lay aside your book ; it is bedtime.

"Will you lay aside your overcoat during your stay ? Mi'. L. lias
. laid aside spectacles, since his eyes became stronger. If lie
would lay aside the habit of smoking opium, his health would
improve.
Lay, (put, or set) apart, or aside, to=To place by itself; to separate
putaway. ^^lJrM:<* Ut hM-^^6
.

I have put aside the newspaper, which contains the account of the
president's inauguration.
Lay at the door of, to=To impute to ; to charge with. KWii's ®/jlr

^ The article in themorning paper, criticising the mayor, is laid at

the door of the chief of police.
Lay a wager, to = To bet. {Jt^
The merchant laid a ivager with the coal dealer that coal would
decline in price next month.
Lay away, to = To deposit in store; to put aside for preservation,
p^
^. mmt
Squirrels lay away nuts for use in winter.
Winter furs are laid aicay in
Camphor-trunks, during summer.
Lay hare, to -To expose to view; to disclose. M\tt ^
%MT%^i
His skull was laid bare by a stroke of the sword. The investiga-
tion and discussions in parliament laid hare a scheme to
defraud
the national treasury.
Lay before, to = To exhibit ; to show ; to present to view, j^f^ -^^ J^

In accordance with the resolution, the President laid the correspon-

dence before the vote of the House of Representatives.
Lay by; lay up, to=To store; to deposit for future use ; to treasure

I have some nice corn laid by for planting. He has laid up monoy
every year since he began business.
Lay claim to, to=To claim, h^^t
The switchman laid claim to the purse which was found near tho
depot
Lay damages, to=To state the amount of damages; to claim as
indemnity, ^^mt^ 1^-:^, ^m^ tX^J^t
'. Mr, A. has brought suit against the ruil-roadco.mpaii^ for in^*al|«
 ;

C250:j liAcY
^

es received in a collision, and lays his damages at $

2.000.

Lay down, to = 1. To give up to resign to

;
relinquisb. 2-;
To quit
to cease using. 3. To offer or advance. {-^)MO^WTo {—)
moo (H) t^mt> iist . .

1. Gen. Washington laid down his office of commander-in-chief.

a At the alarm of fire, the mechanic laid down his tools, and
rushed into the street.

3. Logicians lay down these propositions about the mode of argu-

inf^. The author of the declaration of Independence laid down
the proposition, that all men are created free and equal.
the law, to = To assert positively; to impose commands
or
Lay down
duties in a decided or offensive manner. < ±»/S^, Wt^'f%

Our friend is very apt to lay down tJie laiu. Mrs. A. lays down the

law to a new servant, as soon as one arrives.

=A figure made of wood or cork, in imitation of tho
Lay figure
human body, used by artists. T^^O AWi (^liR^Offl^ Z )
A lay figure can be placed in any position, or attitude, and clothed
in any costume, and thus serves, as a model for the drapery,
form, position, etc.
L"ay hands on, to = To seize, gtr, M6
The boy boldly claimed the book as his own, and before I could
prevent him, he laid hands upon it, and ran away.
Lay (or put) heads together, to = To consult together; to compare
opinions; to deliberate. Uti%'>^X^^mt . ^W^t ^Mt^^
t
The burglars laid their Uads together, and devised a plan for

robbing the bank.

The politicians 2Jui ^^^eiV heads together, and decided to nominato
Mr. C. for governor.
Lay hold of, to=To seize to grasp; catch, ^ili^^ 11tr» S'-S
;

Lay hold of him he is a thief. The man who fell overboard was
\

saved by laying hold of a rope which was thrown to him.

Lay in, to = To store; to procure beforehand, g?^, ^^ t^W^t^
He a year's supply of sugar at one purchase. We havo
laid in
laid in potatoes and apples and coal for the winter.

-Lay in for, to=To mako overtures for; to engage or securo tho pes-
 LAY C25i:i

• session of. I'^aif. ^^^A6, irfl^A-S

\ have Jaicl in v\'ith him /or the use of his horto for my use iu the
parade to-morrow.
Lay (or spread) it on thick, to = To flatter extravagantly; to surfeit
vv'ith praise, (s) UMKU^Wt^Sr^ ^ b K^m^-tLO
When workmen gave their superintendent
the a gold watch, the
man who made the presentation speech laid it on thick.

In speaking of the ph^yiug of the actress at the opera-house last-

night, the editor spread it on tldck.

Lay of the land =: The situation or character of surface of the lund or

place. lllligcO?^i|^d:t4M
On examining the farm which was offered for sale, he did not like
the lay of the land.
hdjj on, to = To strike ; to beat ; to give blows with vehemence. fX

*'ia?/o?z, Macduff."
Lay on one's band upm, to = To find, ^^m^, ^^6
The teacher said that he owned a History of Home, but he "was
not certain that he could lajj his hand upon it.

Lay one's self open to, to -To expose olg's self to. K^^^hT%
i:t3<
By associating with men of bad habits, he lays himself open to
suspicion.
Lay one's self ont, to= To make special exertions ; to exert one's self
to. Ht^^mtlt. r-tirrr^
In the important legal case, the lawyer laid himself out in
argument.
Lay on the table, to = To postpone, by vote, the consideration of.

otrm^mnt 6 L^m%tm^ticx)
He moved to lay the bill for increasing the duty on tea on the
table.

Lay open, to — To open ; to show ; to expose ; to reveal. M( ^ %

t. mnr. fF<
I will lay open the whole affair of the official's misconduct.
Lay out, to = l. To expend. 2. To plan, o. To dress in grave-
clothes. (-) i^^o (n) mft. ^mto (H) mr. mm
i. I have laid out ten dollars in books this month.
 i:2523 LAY

•weather is approaching, and I shall lay out the garden to-day.

The corpse was laid out by the undertaker, soon
'6. after death.

Lay over, to = To spread over; to cover the surface. ^^, fXi\

The dome of the capitol has been laid over with a gilding of gold.
Lay siege to, to = l. To besiege to encompass with an army. 2. To
;

court pertinaciously ; to address one's self to with importunities.

(-) ptr. y3cm\sQ{z:.)m^{m^t. mh\-cx\m

1. The German army laid siege to Paris in 1870. 2. He was
smitten with the young lady's attractions and laid siege to her
heart.
Lay stress upon or on, to = To think important or necessary ; to urge.

r^ti:tt<. ^n^Trnt. k-c-nkAi^6. ^mw^t

In his charge to the jary the jndgo laid stress on the fact, that the
evidence against the accused was not very strong or direct.
Lay the ax to the root of, to = To thoroughly destroy; to attack
vigorously. ;|-:^i£ i /) tT^ f . :^tT^^ T t
The teacher laid the ax to the root of the tobacco-chewing prevalent
in his school.

Lay the foundation of, to = To begin the preparations; to take the

first steps. S^rfrfJgi^. m'^f3<» Sff ?:7Xt^fit''
Henry Clay laid the foundation of his greatuess as an orator in tho
school-house debates of his boyhood.
Lay to ; lay at the door to=To charge upon
of, ; to impute to; to
attribute to. ^^'fit. \Z. ^]if, CO ^/r JS 7j; /> ^ fj^ t
Don't lay it ^o me I am not to blame. The
; idle and untruthful
boy laid his faults at the door of his parents, saying that they
did not teach him better. He lays his sickness to the cold wind.

Lay to heart, to = To permit to affect greatly ; to feel deejply. gg <

I wish you to lay these adomonitions to heart. Every one should

lay to heart the truth of human mortality.
Lay to one's charge, to = To charge one with; to accuse one of; to
ascribe. ^ . . . .(^)^i-I:K^t^ ^kWt
The beginiug of the rebellion in school is laid to the charge of
young H.
Lay under restraint, to =To restrain; to hinder. Mt^ iiJi (*
The farmer would gladly sell his farm and remove west, but he is
_^_
LEA r253}

laid under restraint by a promise he made his dying father, never

to sell the homestead.
Lay np, to = l. To store ; to reposit for future use. 2. To confine to
the bed or chamber. 3. To dismantle, and place in a dock or
some safe place, as a ship. (— ) i^^, ^f^©ffir^.§>o (H)
^K^m^. mr.w^fo (H) mtm-^x tm'^i.^kr.^xs m^K.

1. He up considerable money while he was teaching, 2. He

laid
was up four weeks, with fever. 3. After returning from the
laid
Arctic ocean, the sliip was laid up for repairs.
Lay up or save, against a rainy day, to = To save money in antici-
pation of a time of sickness or misfortune. ^^J^^^ '^<D^<Z>
Every person ought to earn enough to enable him to lay up some-
thing against a rainy day. Have you saved something against a
rainy day ?
Lay wait for, to = To be in ambush; to make preparations to
surprise or attack suddenly and unexpectedly. ^\ti^t ^ yf,

Gen., Lyon was leading a column of two rt^giments, when sud-

denly and unexpectedly he was fired upon by a party of
soldiers, who were laying icaitfor him.

Lay waste, to = To destroy; to desolate ; to deprive of inhabitants*

improvements, and producti<ms. gj^, '^ht^ 1^^^ Ltr
War has often laid icaste countries.
Lead a cat-and-dog life, to = To be in the habit of quarreling ; to live
together inharmoniously. % mMm LX]^ 6 i^ML ^ <Mht ^

He and his wife led a cat-and-dog life for several years before their
That boy and his step-mother lead a cat-and-dog life.
divorce.
Lead a pretty dance, to = To bring one to trouble; to lead into
embarrassment, ^ht^ ® H it Fg ^? L tr
She you a pretty dance if you marry her. He led me a
will lead
pretty dance by inducing me to invest in stocks which I afterward
had much difiiculty in disposing of.
Lead astray, to = To guide in a wrong way or into error; to seduce
from truth or rectitude, ^kt t. ^ £> t . ^
< , jEil J: B^S
 r452] LEA
The youth was led astray by evil companions.
Lead by the nose, to = To lead blindly ; to caase to follow obsequi-
ously ; to exact unreasoning and implicit obedience from, "j^

That politician leads his party by the nose. The prime minister
is self-willed, and leads his followers by the nose.
Lead captive, to = To ^tl^» i^lM^ T
carry into captivity.
Nebucliaduezzar, king of Babylon, led captive many of the Jews.
Leading question = A question which puts into the mouth of the
witness, or person questioned, the answer which it is desired he
should make. m^W-J^f'^. ^ ^ l^flLtmt 6'^t^ Z L

The prosecuting attorney objected to a question of the opposing

counsel, on the ground that it was a leading question.
Lead cff, to = To begin ; to be the first to do a thing. ^Ij'tl'* ^^ T
The senator led offia the debate on the pension bill.

Lead the way, to = To show the way ; to act as guide. jQ^^^T%

No traveler could ascend Mount Blanc without some one to lead
the loay.

Leak out, to = To
be made known; to become public, usually in a
clandestine or irregular manner. i|j^^ , IHM^* iil:(/'^ aD h 6
The reason for the annulling of the marriage engagement of Mr.
A. and Miss B. has leaked out.

Leap year = The year consisting of 366 days. It is such a year of

the current reckoning as is evenly divisible by 4, except those
as, 1700, 1800, etc., that are divisible by 100 and not by 4C0.
The intercalary day is placed at the end of February, ^ip
Leave in the dark, to = Not to inform or disclose. -^ f;.
§ ^» 115 f«

I received a letter from my friend yesterday, but it leaves me in the

darJe as to what he is doing.

Leave in th3 lurch, to = To leave in a difficult situation, or in em-
barrassment ; to leave in a forlorn state, or M'ithout help. 0cj^
CO ^^Kth bits, ^iU^ttr* IJj^ <ilMx*^^Ltr
"While I had many visitors in my house, my cook went away and
If'/t me in (he lurch.

Leave no stone unturned, to = To use all practical'le means to effect

 I have not succeeded in getting jou that situation, though I have
left no stone unturned. His horse has been stolen, and he will

leave no stone unturned to find the thief.

Leave off, to^To desist from ; to forbear ; to cease. Jhtr, ^Jht"*

I am glad lo learn that he has left o/f opium-smoking.

Leave one alone for, to -To trust one for. (s) i: Ai^ft*^"f » ^WLX

Mr. F. will hire the house for you advantageously ; leave him alone

for making a good bargain.

Leave out, to = To omit; not to put in. M^. p^^ilt*
If the printer should leave out a word, it might wholly change the
meaning of the sentence.

Leave out in the = To neglect to overlook to

cold, to ; ; leave uninvit-
ed, (s) mmk-ct. x^m-c^^i, la^r. m^i-r
You must not go off by yourselves on this excursion, and leave me
out in the cold. The rest of the famil}' were invited to dine, but
I was left out in the cold.
Leave to one's option, to = To suffer one to choose, or to do as one
chooses. ^kZiifJ^t^ Whi^^t'^i'Ct
It is left to the teacher s option, whether or not to teach school on
New Year's day.
Lee lurch = A sudden and violent roll of a ship to leeward, in a
high sea. kmz.xm.y <Di-nz.%'h(D%m\^ < I
All at once the ship gave a lee lurch.

Lee side = The side of a ship or boat farthes;t from the point whence
the wind blows. M.® B^ t ?^ 'S 9^^U b ^"h tM^fl ^ M. MT©
I was on the lee side of the vessel when she struck upon the rock.
Left-handed n]arriage== In Germany, a marriage with a woman of
inferior rank, in which it is stipulated that neither she nor her
children shall enjoy the rank of the husband, or inherit his
property. ^iit-XE.^ b "6 M^^l ^^4^0-^^ (D^^J ^(^^
^licnm^nMt^fzb^tz^^co'^Q.km^n^nr^mm^
mb^<6tmr)
Louis, king of Bavaria, contracted a left-handed marriage.
Lefc to one's self, To be deserted or forsaken. 2. To bo
to be = l.
permitted to follow one's own opinions or desires. (— ) ^^%X
h6, m^ht^ro (n) mi^h6, ^coWif^t \i-c:^tt

1. In the great plague in London, in 1665, many of the sick were

left to themselves. 2. A headstrong son is sometimes left to Jam'

sey.

Left to shift for one's self = Left to resort to expedients in providing

for one's self. h .^i'S tMofJ-^l ^ \icm^ ^ -5
'

At an early age Thomas was left to sJJftfor himself.

he^al proof = Evidence which is suitable or sufficient to be made use
of in legal proceedings evidence which meets the requirements
;

fift^.h^;:5; ^Htg
of the law.
It was supposed that the tramp set fire to the barn, but there was
no legal proof of the act.
Lefyal tender = That which the law authorizes to be tendered in pay-
°
mentof debts. ^^(D^^i^'^O 6 O^tih 6MM
During a war, an irredeemable paper currency is sometimes made
legal tender.

Legislative body = A body of men enacting lav/s. All?ipl^(5:fi^#)

Leg it, t0 = To run away ; to make tracks, (s) '^^^
He legged it for home. Leg it as fast as you can.
Lend a hand, to = To render assistance ; to aid. ^^ < , flf^f , —
Lend a hand in drawing this wagon into the wagon-house. I

should not have finished my haying to-day unless my neighbor

had lent a hand.
Lend an ear, to=To listen ; to hear attentively, i^ i: M < SS L »

The rich should lend an ear to the complaints of the poor.

Lend one's self to, to = To give one's aid or countenance to some
questionable proceeding. ^)]\j- ^^t ^^^ii'
Be lend himself to the lottery scheme. I will not lend myself to such

a plan.
LeTi^th and breadth = Throughout all over. ii< t » ; ^ T ^^
The news of the victory of the Germans over the French at Sedan
was flashed over the wires through the length and breadth ot
Europe.
 ^

Let alone, to = To suffer to rest ; to forbear molesting or meddling

with, tkiit. mxti<. mf^^r. in^K^ihr
If the intemperate man would reform, he must let liquor alone.
Let be = To omit to leave untouched, '^ir ^ 3t-ffi(/^^
;

The farmer told his hired man, on going away, to let the baying
be, till next week.
Let blood, to = To cause blood to flow, as by opening a vein ; to
bleed. ffijfiL^Ltj. ]khll\t
" Hippocrates let great quantities of Hood."

Let bygones be bygones, to = To let the past be forgotten. |5E^c^^

The two persons who quarreled have become friends again, and
have agreed to let bygones be bygones.
Let down, to = l. To cause to descend or sink lower; to lower. 2.

To soften in tempering. (—) T^^t* ^^o i'^:^) U^lkW.^

1. Please let doivn the window. 2. This axe was let down too
much.
Let drive, to = l. To send forth or discharge with violence. 2. To
aim a blow; to strike with force, (s) (— ) L < (^) fT H ^Oq
1. The savages were concealed in a thicket, and let drive their
arrows as the party of emigrants passed. 2. He got angry and
let drive at his servant with a cane.
Let fall, to = To speak or mention, as if incidentally and without
special purpose. Z^UUCO'M'^L^ ^H\^ i KM^
He let fall a remark about your conduct, which set me to thinking.
Let fly, to — To send forth or discharge with violence, as an arrow or
stone. ^Z.^X^O
He picked up a stone, and letjly at the barking dog.
Let go, to=To allow to depart ; to quit hold of ; to release. Ijkf'%

The little boy said to the big boy, please let me go.

Let go by the run, to = To loosen, as lines, so as to let that which

they support fall suddenly and completely. ^'^M'^€^^^^

Let her rip, to = To let any thing in motion go at full speed; to

speak out ; to sufler a thing to go its own way. (s) Mfs^O^
 C2583 LET

t
Give mare rein, and let her rip I I liave shot jour cat, and if
tlie

you have any thing to say, let her rip 1 My old barn is on fire
— let her rip ; I'm insured.

Let her slide, to = To let a thing or person go. (s) ^%{K^tK) ^

When the Southern States (U. S.) succeeded, some northerners

were disposed to say. Let the Union slide.

Let in or into, to = l. To admit. 2. To insert, in a space formed for

the purpose. (H ^A^tt;* A-Sir^'Sto (^) l^tfAt
1. The broken pane of my window let in the wind. 2. The hinge

is let into the door, in order to prevent a crevice when the door
is closed.

Let into the secret, to=To impart knowledge which is possessed

only by a few. M'M^k^S^s ^MM^^hLl^
The blacksmith has discovered a method of making steel very

cheaply, and he has let Mr. G. into the secret.

Let loose, to = To suffer to go free; to remove restraint from; to

release. S^^^^^^ttf* 1&0

The boy let his caged bird loose and it flew away.

Let me see ; let us see— used to express consideration, or to intro-

duce the particular consideration of a subject. \rlX-f-^ ^ - y *

n -5'^ mkm^LWLn-^omKWL^mJ!^omkm^^>ot^
Let us see, now, whether these arguments in favor of a new treaty
are conclusive. —
Let me see what did he say about his son, who
lives in Korea.
Let me tell you = Permit me to tell you ; I assert, ff ^i^lt^ ^/v»

I am a woman, but let me tell you, I have a man's courage.

Let cff, to=l. To suffer to escape or go free, as from some penalty.

2. To release, as from engagement. (—-) 1^0^ ^t^t (JPJP^X

€k)o (=•) Vt-h^k^Li^ mM-^L€rc)

1. As this was his first ofi'ence in school, he was let off with a
reprimand. 2. Since you are needed at home, I will let you o/f

from the engagement.

Let on, to = To give intimation of having some knowledge of a
 LET (259-3

subject, (s) m^^Lttunt, n^t

Don't let on about our engagement. He was telling me of the pro-

posed pedestrian tour of the club, but I did not let on about it.

Let cue know, to — To inform ; to tell, -^6 ^ht^

I will let ijou knoiv to-niglit. Let me know how you are, when you
get home.
Let out, to = 1. To suffer to escape. 2. To extend; to enlarge. 3*

1.
To lease.

Tlie farmer
M M^^^o
lets out the
(-) f^tr. -X^
cows after milking.
< t. (H) "^t
2. The mother kt
out the child dress. 3. The lawyer lets out the farm, which he
owns, to his neighbor.
Let pass, to = To neglect; to suffer to go unheeded. M^T* ^^
The teacher said that he could not let the child's disobedience
pass. You have not quite paid me all that is due ; but let that
pass.

Let slip, to = l. To loose from the slip or noose or leash, as a

hound. 2. To suffer to pass insensibly or negligently. (— ) ^-1

iiR^Ll!. fkOo (H) mt> ¥:^hr\icm.z:t

1. When the game was started, the hunters let the dogs slip. 2.

To my damage, I let the opportunity of engaging in the tea

trade slip.

Letter of attorney = A writing by which one person authorizes

another to act in his stead, g-ft^
I gave him a letter of attorney to sell bank stocks for me.

Letter cf credit =A letter authorizing credit to a certain amount of

money, to be given to the bearer. itWi^^^ (iSff J: Ht ^M

When I went to Europe, I bought a letter of credit in New York,
to pay my expenses in traveling.
Letter of marque and reprisal=A commission given to a private
ship, by a government, to make reprisals on the ships of another
state. m'^^WiMLWMt^^':^^^^ bniluk^'BLfi^m^
In the war between the United States, and England, letters of
marque and reprisal were granted by the United States.
Letters cf administration = The instrument by which an admin-
istrator is authorized to administer the goods and estate of a
 C260:i Lie
^

deceased person. ^^^C^jl^f Sl^^^'^ < ^^i^^

Letters of administration were given to Mr. A. to settle the estate

of a man who bad died without a will.

Let the cat out of the bag, to = To tell a secret ; to divulge what is

studiously concealed. %l.^ ^h^hi^

The neighbors Mr. A. were intending to surprise him by a
of visit

on his birthday; but one of them let the cat out of the hag.
Let well enough alone, to^To leave as it is, what is suitable or
sufficient; to be content with what requires no alteration. 5§'^
TL^i-^n-Y^yi^i ^^-Sii^7its-<. mmi^'^^^^'^o

He desires a new situation ; he can not let ivell enongh alone. I can

give you a larger room, if you like. No, sir ; we will let igdl

enough alone and stay here.

Level with the ground = Flat prostrate. ;
2ji/^ < ^ 7^^ t X
The tornado blew the house level loith the ground.

Levying war=*' The assembling of a body of men for the purpose of

effecting by force a treasonable object." X^M-hM ^ ^> fSSL^

All who perform any however minute, or however remote

part,

from and
the scene of action, who are leagued in the general
conspiracy, are considered as engaged in levying war.

Liabilities = That Tvhich one is under obligation to pay debts.

;

Liberal party = One of the two great political parties, distinguished

in general for its liberal and progressive spirit. i^» 2^il

Liberty of the press = Freedom to print, or publish, without legjil

supervision. |il)t5c^ @ th
Liberty pole (u. s.) =A tali flag staff, on which the national colors
are, at times, raised. ^[ii^X @ ^^i!i:?{| ^ LT j^(>^_hr^

Lick into shape, to = To give order or shape to something which 13

rude or imperfect to improve to revise to ref ishion. (s) 13.
; ; ;

m.'K>>%^'^^^W£tmt. ^Ttt. tiiEr. m%t

The resolution reported by the committee were unsatisfactory but ;

the convention licked them into shape. The directors oi the

 LEE [261]

insurance company licked the secretary's report into shape, before

publisiiing it.

Lick the dust, to = To be slain ; to perish in battle. ^ J ^ ^^ ,

In the battle, many of the enemy licked the dust.

Lie at one's door, to=To be attributable to one; one is chargeable
#tr&Jxr» »^^«'^fl^-^t ^©-llL
with.
The public desire to know at ichose door the fault of the collision
between the two steamers lies.

Lie, or be, at the root of, to=To be the foundation or source of ; to

cause. CO-Mmtzl). t^r. t^Mt
Laziness lies at tlie root of that boy's complaint that his lessons are
too long.
Lie between, to = l. To be situated between. 2. To be limited to

two persons or things. (— ) (Df^KUt^ ©ff'Pli^^il -So

(Zl) COH^KWih^
1. The Sandwich islands lie betiveen America and Japan. 2. His
choice of a profession lies betiveen law and medicine.
Lie by, to = To rest ; to intermit labor. i^B-t"
The haj'makers are lying hy, during the heat of the day.
Lie down, to = To place the body in a horizontal position ; to go to
rest. g\t* ikt. M^^KUi
He is so afflicted with asthma that he can not breathe, lying doicn.
Lie hard or heavy, to = To press ; to oppress ; to burden. =g^ L tr»

His guilt lies heavy on his mind.

Lie in, to = To be in child-bed. ^i^f ^ "^P^Kh b » W.)^
A lying-in hospital is often found in large cities.

Lie in a nutsheily to = To be capable of brief statement ; fo admit of

, easy determination. Mi^ t X*f tf§-^ t » Mllt^.^-^ft-^ L,

The arguments for free schools lie in a nutshell. The remedy for
unproductive land lies in a nutshell ; it is to fertilize it.

Lie in one, to = To be in the power of ; to belong to. ^©flp^i^^

b. ^iicMt. ^(Di]Ki^^
As much as lay in me, I made an equitable settlement of the estate.
Lie in one's gift, to=To have it in one's power to give. ^©^•t'Kl
 C262] I^IB

The appointment of magistrates lies in the gift of the governors of

Chinese provinces.
Lie in the way, to = To be an obstacle or impediment. ^^% trf ^ ^

He wishes to make the tour of Europe, but the lack of funds lies

in the loaij.

Lie in wait, to - To lie in ambush be secreted, in order to

; to fall

by surprise on an enemy. Mikt ^ f#f^ ^

The Indians lay in loait for the soldiers.

Lie on or upon, to=To be matter of obligation or duty. ©^^^

It upon this son to make provision for his aged father.
lies

Lie on hand, to = To be or remain in possession; to

remain unsold
or undisposed of. ^ffl^L-^Ab IS ^ . 'd Kh 6 MM T
Much of the crockery which the dealer put in his store has gone
out of fashion, and lies on hand.

Lie, or rest, on one's cars, to = To caase puUing the oars, raising

them out of the Mater— hence, to cease from work of any kind ;

to rest ; to be idle. 7%^ I b ^h JiU^Ti <^^

<L I: ±b. ifc^ I: ib

It is vacation, and the student is lying on his oars. I have wou

four prizes, and I will rest, on my oars awhile.
Lie over to = l. To remain unpaid, after the time when payment is

due. 2. To be deferred to some future occasion. (— ) S^\ Q gg

m,^^.mm-ir\~c^z>. (n) m^^-^L^. mMi^hz>
1. He suffered his note to lie over, through forgetfulncss. 2.

The Legislature of this State voted to let the bill lie over. The
resolution introduced by the commitee on foreign affairs lies

over till next week.

Lie to to = To be checked or stopped in her course;— said of a
vessel. jifTf?±t iilii^^^)
The pirate ship fired a shot across the bows of the merchantman,
as a signal for her to lie to.

Lie under, to = TD be subject to ; to suffer; to be oppressed by. ^^

He under the suspicion of ill-treating his wife.
lies

Lie with, to = l. To lodge or sleep with. 2. To belong to ; to be

the

duty or business of. (-) ^ tW^t

^k^Wi^o iP-) ^^Mf*
 LIK r263j

1. Will the two bojs lie qnietly with one anotlier ? 2. I have
made Mr. 0. an offer for his farm ; it lies tuith him to accept or
reject it.

Life of an execution = The period when an execution is in force, or

before it expires. ll^fLfT^Wi^"/^ 'Sli#Il» f'J^I/Lff ©If^^i^^

Life up the voic3, to = To cry aloud; to call out. ^]^<P3I-^» iz

In summoning the boy from a distance, the father was obliged to

li/o up Ms voice.

Li^^ht as a feather = Having very little weight. ^^ J: 6 ^fE < » ^

A gentle brecza raised the kite, for it was ligJd as a AatJier.
Light-fingered — Dexterous in takhig away; thievish; addicted to
petty thefts. ^?j ^^ttH^ -5 > /h^^t-S* ^'i|06'5t
He has the reputation of being liijht-fingered.

Light of the countenance = Favor; smile. ,i,^, ^H, f^^

" Lord, lift thou up the ligld of thy countenance upon us."
[Psalms iv. 6]

Light purse, or empty purse = Poverty cr want of resources. ^S|»

Habits of extravagance often make a ligld purse.

Light upon, to=To come to by chance ; to happen to find, f^,^^^

If I could ligJd itpon a person having a good house to sell for about
half-price, I could afford to buy it. I lighted upon a fine passage
in Mencius. We lighted on friends at the tower, and passed a
pleasant day.
Like blazes = Furiously, (s) B. t < * ^ ^ 5 t < » ^\^%\'C
He ran, lilce blazes^ when the bull came at him. It snowed and
l>le\v like blazes.

Likely or like enough =^ It is somewhat probable probable ;

in a slight
degree ;
perhaps. f|^'t hL<^ St < M, ^^
Likely enough Mr. A. will call upon us, before he leaves the city.

Likely to happen-- Giving reason to expect that it will occur. j|B^

 r264) LIS

It is possible that tlie mercliant's family will spand the winter in

Europe, but is not lihehj to happen.
Like one possessed = As if inflaenced by evil spirits ; very badly. ^
mL <
The boy acts like one possessed.
Like tinder = Excitable ;
passionate. "^ b M> i ^ ^^ WiL^V
Be careful what you say to Mr. P.; for he is like tinder.
Limb of the law = A member of the legal profession a lawyer, ; (s) f^

The pickpocket was defended by a young limb of the law, who has
recently opened an office in town.
Line bees, to = To track wild bees to their hives in the woods. ^^
Bees are by observing the direction of their flight from dif-
lined,

and following them.

ferent points,
Line of battle = The position of troops drawn up in their usual order,
without any determined maneuver. ilJrJ^ ^S®$P < W^M iyfl

Line of march = 1. Arrangement for marching, or order of march.

2. Course or direction taken by an army. (— ) MM-^^^Mo-

1. They broke camp, and took up their line of- march before day-
break. 2. Our Zi'jie o/'marc/i led us directly towards the enemy.

Lion's share, the = The greatest part the most desirable part.
; -^^

In the distribution of his father's property, John managed to get

the lions share. If ycu go to law about the property, the law-
yers will have the lion's share of it. You are taking the lion's
share of the apples.
Liquor or liquor up, to=To take a dram ; to drink liquor, (u. s.) ^
Let's liquor up. After finishing the game of cards, the gamblers
went to a saloon, to liquor.

Listen to reason, to = To bo influenced by what is true, or right, or

reasonable, or proper, cr best, etc. ^M.M.h -5
"S" J: |]^ 3 » A® ,S»

The young lady would not listen to reason^ but went to the ball,
^
LIV r265)

although she had a severe cough.

Literary property = The exclusive right of printing, publishing and
making profit by one's own writings. ^^V(D^^ ^ IH^iKWM t
The literary property oi citizens of Japan is protected by copy-
right.
Little by little - Gradually ; slowly ; by slight changes. W\^\^^'^

The man who habitually uses opium, loses, Utile hy little, his power
of resisting the habit. Little hy little, I have learned to read
French. He is recovering little hy little.

Little one =A babe or small child. ;5f.^, /J>^

Madam, your little one seems ill. How is your little one. Sir ? He
is quite well, thank you.
Live by one's wits, to = To live after the fashion of one who, with
more versatility than solidity, lives on expedients.
WMWM^'C
He has no visible means of support ; he lives by Ids wits, I suspects.
Live down, to = To live so as to disprove or refute ; to live till sub-
dued ; to efface or remove by one's subsequent conduct the
effects of (a calumny, grief, or mistake). ^x^iZ. X (DM

He has lived down the slanderous reports about himself. Leaving

her husband to ponder how she and he had each lived their
sorrow doiun
Live f.athers = Feathers which have been plucked from the living
fowl. ^H-'S.^J: bWiMb-fl^^m^
I wish to buy some liue/eathers for a bed.
Live from hand to mouth, to = To live precariously from day to day,
without provision for the future. B'Mb ht* Q £? L K^ ^ ^
The workman has no property accumulated, and is living from
Jiand to mouth.
Live in clover, to— To live luxuriously, or in abundance. WM^^M
I shall live in clover when I get that position. He has married the
daughter of the rich manufacturer, and lives in clover.
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Live in hope, to = To expect ; to entertain the hope ; to be cheered by

thehope. MMt^^i. KmLxmLlt^ MMt
The Chinaman, who is residing in California, lives in Jiojps of

returning to his native land at some time.

Live or dwell in the memory, to = To be clearly remembered, fij,^

My travel in foreign countries lives in tlie memory.

Livelong day, the = Throughout the entire day. if.^B

He has eaten nothing this livelong day. He has slept the livelong

day.
Live on, to=To subsist on. ^ h L^.^.O. ^ T^ygt
He earns enough to line on. He livad on $500 a year.
Live single, to -= Not to be married. Wkhi'^ mM~CXMht
Mr. O. has always lived single.
Live Stock = Horses, cattle, and smaller domestic animals. -^.^^^

Live stock are necessary to success in farming.

Live up to, to = To conform the life and conduct to; to mate the
life consistent with. K^^M ^X 5 ^fg ^ ^ t » KM^X ff t t'j

Take heed and your profession. He does not live up to

live iqj to

his temperance principles. Every one ought to live up to what

he knows to be right.
Live with, to = To dwell with to reside with. )£ Ji^tfitr
;

Since the lad's parents died, he has lived with his uncle.
Living rock = Rock in its native or original location ; rock not
quarried. %f^^(Dm.(^^mr.h Z>'m^. :GlJil bM'i\^ ^^h

The down to the spring were cut out of the living rock.
steps
Laading-turn = The successive rotation or order in which vessels take
in their cargo, jgfi fuj M ^j Hi ^
There were many vessels in the harbor, waiting for cargoes; and
we were obliged to take our loading-turn.
Load-line = Tbe lice to which the M-ater rises on the sides of a load-
ed ship. ftl^.fH (fuji:|fi^ Llf$lQ^Mffl'J!/^7X^-^5i t^fj/r)
When the cargo was all in, the load-line was high up on the

vessel's side.

L:ad one's self with stock, t3=To buy stock heaving. ^{Wk%
 LOP C2673

Loan oflSce=An office at which loans are negotiated, or at which the

accounts of loans are kept, and the interest paid to the lender.

A locm office affords great convenience, both to borrower and

lender.
Loan society = An institution which loans money, receiving it again
by installments, with interest. '^^#^
The mechanic procured money to build his house from the locm
society.

Loaves and fishes = Personal emoluments. f$i3^» IpI^» ^'M<^^

Some men seek office, not to be useful to the state, but for the
loaves and fishes.
Local afFection=A disease, or ailment, confined to a particular part,
or organ, and not directly affecting the system. ^^KJJi](X'^

The pain in his head is simply a hcol afection.

Local attraction = A counteracting attraction, causing a compass
needle to deviate from its proper direction. Sfi'irlE'la ©^^fii

On our voyage to London, the compass was so affected by local

attraction that it could not be depended on to tell me the true

course.
Local authorities = The persons exercising authority in any particular
place or district. I^^if*^
The local authorities of the city have prohibited the use of fire-
works in the streets.

Local press, the = The newspapers of any given locality. l^iS^^M,

The local press favors the construction of the rail-road.
Lock in or up, to = To confine in a place secured by a lock, ig©^
The capitalist keeps his securities locked up.
Lock the stable door after the horse is stolen, to=To begin to guard
>,against a danger or provide for an emergency, when it is too
late, ^^mm-^xmm'y. WMr^x^m^nt^m-^k^ti^
The man who banished wine from his dinner table after his son
had become a drunkard, locked the stable after the horse ivas stolen.
Lodge an information, to=:To make a complaint ; make accusation
to
in Yvriting tu the proper court, charging some one with specific
 [2683 I^ON

violation of some public law. ^H^l", ^^t (^#?)ia)

I lodged an information with the prosecuticg attorney about gambl-
ing.

Log-rolling (u. sO^^^^^^al help among Congressmen, to pass each

other's favorite measures, (s) ^^M'^'^^^MWiM±CO^^%

This railroad bill and this whiskey bill were carried by log-rolling

in Congress.
Long and short, the = The summary; a brief statement. ^^^ -^

This is the long and short of the story. Much is said about the
difficulty in the school, but the long and the short of it is, that

the teacher has no government.

Long cloth = Cotton cloth. ,^:^
Long clothes=The clothes worn by an infant. ^)%(D'^f^t ^tlW,^
mm
We must take the boy out of long clothes, in order that he may
walk. She is a mere baby she is in long clothes yet.
;

Long home = The grave the spirit world. ^, fili^, ^±,

;

The plague and the famine send people to their long home by myr-
iads. The North American Indians are diminishing, and going
to their long home.

Long market, to be (or go) the long side of

of stock or stocks or the ;

the market, to be on=To be well supplied with a stock or

stocks to carry a stock, or to hold contracts for the purchase
;

of a stock, for a rise. ;^i:^<^t>^^» mijOTLtnO

The bull buys, confident that stocks will be higher, and is said to

he long.

Long purse, or heavy purse = Wealth; riches, 'gif-

He must have a heavy 'purse, to make such extensive improvements
'^
on his farm.
Long roll =A prolonged drums, as the signal of an attack
roll of the

by the enemy, and for the troops to form themselves in line.

The long roll was beaten, and all along the line were heard the
orders, " Turn out," " Fall in."
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Long room = A chamber provided in the Exchange building, where

members may bargain with members at any hour throughout
the day. ^JrM#5i^l^BfpT^7X b ^ ^M^lbm^^'^M'^m
Long since = A long time ago. ^K^ -^^^MK
Long since I gave up the hope of having perfect health agnin.
Long winded = Tedious in spe.ikiug, argument, or narration. ^^^
CO. Tl^^-S
He is noted for being a ?o«(7-zi;mcfec? preacher. His counsel made
a long-ioinded argument.
Look about, to = To look on all sides or in different directions, ^j^
nt. nmt
The two months in London, looking about the city.
traveler spent
Look about one, to = To keep a good look out. ^:^-f ^ M't&^M^

When you walk in acrowded street in a great city, you must looh
about you, lest you be run over or have your pockets picked.
Look after, to = l. To attend; to take care of. 2. To seek; to
search. (-) S!#t, §^t> 'BMto C^) ^^J". ^t
1. TJie shepherd boy looks after his flock. The nurse looJcs after
his baby. 2, What are you looHng after ?
Look after one's own interest, to=To regard one's personal ad-
vantage ; to attend to what will profit or benefit the person, g

In his official work, this office-holder is accustomed to looh after

his own interest.

Look aghast, to = To seem struck with amazement; stupified with

horror or fright. '\^B.fZ b . ^ ^ ^^t ^. MMt
The traveler looked aghast, on coming to the body of a murdered
man in the road.

Look at, to=To consider ; to investigate, ^^'^'f \ h^^'t

The judge said that he would look at the matter of the widow's
right to the property.
Look black, to = To look angry or threatening, ^^h b » t&^ ^ L

Do not look so hlack. When the general heard that one of the offi-

cers had deserted the field, he looked black.

Look blank, to = To appear astonished, confused, or perplexed. ^

C2703 _L00 ^

The general looked blank when he learned that the enemy had
escaped by night.

Look blue, to = To appear despondent or gloomy, ^^^cb 6 » ^'^fM

fib. mm^M=i'^b
The banker looked blue, when he read of the decline in stocks in

which he had invested largely.

Look daggers, to=To look fiercely, reproachfully, or angrily. ^g
^mt. ^^bxm6
Since I sued him for the debt which he would not pay, he looks
daggers at me when we meet.

Look down on, to^To regard with indifference or contempt; to

despise. tM.yt. MMt. W%t. Wi- .

Sometimes rich and titled persons look down on the humbler

classes.

Look for, to = l. To be in a state of expectation. 2. To search after.

1. I for tidings from Mr. A. in China by the next mail

look
steamer. 2. The shepherd looked/or his lost sheep all the after-
noon.
Look or hunt for a needle in a hay mow, to=To engage in a hope-

less search, m^^^^^.k^t, :^^»M§^J^^L^0(/^t^

You might as well hunt for a needle in a hay moiv, as to look for

the doctor in the crowd on the park.

without
Look fullin or into the face of, to=To meet the look of,

flinching. :^|^^rtT.---t/2:ffit. k^O}^6 ^

Eyes that look out of an innocent soul are not afraid to look full
into tJwface of all people. When the clerk was telling about the

loss of the money, he looked me fuU in the face with so much

honesty in his countenance, that I believed him.

Look in the face, to = To face, or meet with boldness. t|[ /) ^iC < S3

The boy who played truant could not look his teacher in the face

the next day.

Look into, to = To examine; to inspect closely. t^^J^t* k>M^
 LOO [ 271]

I do not get any dividends on my mining stoct i must look into

the matter.
Look on, to = To consider j to conceive of ; to think ; to view. ^ X.

The physician looks on this c;ise as likely to terminate fatally.

Look on the dark side, to -To be discouraged, melancholy, or

despondent, ^mt. Mm^^t. ^^^Fg^, m^kfMUt
Mr. O's health is poor, and he looks on the dark side. Do not look
on the dark side, even if business is dull.

Look on the sunny or bright side, to = To have a cheerful and hope-

ful spirit, im^^mcomm^^t. m^^mmt
The habit of looking on the bright side is very conducive to health.

"We make life much more pleasant to ourselves and to those

around us, by always looking on the sunny side.

Look out, to = To be careful; to exercise forethought. ]^^..'^ ^ J|^

If you don't look out, you will fall. If I had looked out, it would
have not happened.
Look over, to^^To examine one by one ; to scrutinize. 5^— 1^^"^%

An expert was employed to look over the cashier's accounts, T^hich

were in a snarl.
Look round, to = To seek; to search ; to inquire. jf^tr» ^"^» M^
Young Dr. A. has just received his medical degree, and is looking

rovrad for a good location.

Look sharp, to = To take heed; to be keenly attentive to one's in-

terest ; iiri:^. ffl'Ci^t^. i.{M,kf^\f^

to be careful,

I looked sharp, and got through the crowd safely. Look sharp, or
you will fall on the icy pavement.

Look to, to=To resort to, with confidence or expectation of re-

ceiving something. licMts f#-^"f
At the end month, I shall look to you for the payment of
of this
Mr. A.'s board. This is my first visit to this city, and I look to
you to show me the places of interest here.

Lookup, to = To show a tendency to rise, or improve. Jli:i:.5iidl±

The price of tobacco is looking up.

 {2m LOS

Look up a thing, to=To search for a thing and find it. '^^'^^fi'^

Mr. H. has been looking up his genealogy in the early records of

the town.
Look upon, to = To regard to consider, ^{^t s .E'ff t^ \>Xl^^
;

I do not hole upon the past as superior in wisdom to the present.

Look up to, to = To venerate or respect, fp <*» #?tr» t^$T^
The child should look up to his parents.
Loose one's purse strings, to = To give ; to exercise generosity. igM

The famine in India caused England and America to loose their

purse strings.

Lose caste, to = To be cast out from one's hereditary social position ;

to lose social standing. WM^'MB,^ b ^^^ h 6 \^W^^^^'^'^

If a native of India becomes a Christian, he loses caste. In the

early days of Anti-Slavery, many lost caste by espousing the cause
of the slave.
Lose ground, to = To fall behind; to suffer gradual loss, or disadvan-
tage. m.--\iC%o, m^t. tm<K:r^m^m6
He has lost much ground by his absence from school. You will
lose you vote with the opposition.
ground at court if

Lose heart, to=To become discouraged; to grow timid. f^Wsi'%

When the soldiers saw their leader fall, they lost heart.

Lose no time, to=To be expeditious; to do what is to be done,

immediately or as soon as circumstances permit, t^i::^^^.

The general of the army lost no time in putting the plan into execu-
tion, by a reconnoissance in force.
Lose one's heart, to = To fall in love. ^Mt. 'flMl-^t?* ^l^M^
He was smitten with her charms, and quite lost his heart.

Lose one's life, to = To be deprived of life by some accident, misad-

venture, or the like. -p^J:^^^,
The sail-boatwas capsized by a squall, and one person lost hisli/e.

Lose one's self, to = To drop asleep. {|]|<5

I lost myself a short time, while he was speaking.
 LOW [273:1

Lose one's temper, to = To become augry. i^.5» SllS'f

In discussing politics, Mr. G. is very apt to lose Ms temper.
Lose one's tongue, to=To be unable to say any thing; to bo silent.

The child lost his tongue in the presence of strangers. Have you
lost your tongue, my son ?

Lose one's way, to=To wander from the way ; to miss the way so as
not to be able to find it. 3^"(/Zl?S^
It is not uncommon for travelers on the prairie to lose their loay,

especially in the night, or in a snow-storm.

liOse one's wit, to — To lose one's mental faculties ; to suffer moment-
ary lapse of intellectual forethought and com)">osure. jEMJt^
^. %mt. mmmwLf
In the confusion and alarm, some lost their tints, and acted very
irrationally.
Lose sight of, to=l. To be deprived of a view of. 2. To be deprived
of knowledge of; to forget; to overlook. (— ) ^:^-^^o (^) ^

1. The policeman lost sight of the runaway prisoner, at a turning

in the road. 2. In answer to my letters, my classmate wrote
me occasionally ; but I have not heard him for five years, and
now I have lost sight of him. He lost sight of the issue.
Lose time, to = l. To delay unnecessarily. 2. To go too slow. ^^^
^i\ (^^^r^rto (n) ^--s. mnML
1. Don't lose any time in posting this letter. 2. My watch loses

time, please regulate it.

Lost in wonder, or astonishment — Bewildered; greatly astonished.

The student of astronomy is lost in loonder, at the multitude and

the distance of the stars.
Lost to-- Alienated from ; destitude cf ; insensible to. j; /)
js ^M ^

The profligate is lost to shame.

Lost to virtue = Dissolute ; irreclaimable ; ruined in character, ^jg

Notiiing is so sad as to see a person lost to virtue.

Low life = Life among the poorer or uneducated classes cf a ccuntry.

 [2743 ^j^
Her sympathies have been deeply affected, by frequent observatioai

of low life in the city.

Low steam, or low pressure steam = Steam of which the pressure is
less than, equal to, or not greatly above, that of the atmosphere.

Lucid in terval = An interval of reason, enjoyed by an insane person

between the fits of insanity. ^± t.^^ft ^ ^f-^ ^ fM.'^ -5®

In his lucid intervals, the lunatic knew his friends and conversed
•with them.
Lump together, to=To take in the gross; to speak of collectively.

In purchasing the country store, Mr. A. lunqjed together the dry

goods, groceries, and crockery aixl p;iid $ 5,090 for them.
;
The
policeman hmiped together the residents of M. street, and called
them a set of thieves.
Lynch-law - Summary punishment without legal trial, by private
unauthorized persons, f^ ft± O ^U 71 < MK-^IA^ ^f ^l
The people applied lynch-laio to the murderer of the aged couple.

Made money = Inexhaustibly rich.

of 6 ^^ K%^
My nephew has asked me for funds, with which to make the tour

of iJie world does he

; think I am made of money ?

Made to orders Made to one's own measure not ready-made,

; iii'^

m.. mh-^KM^xw.^ hk^x^ ii-m^^n^x mb^tl-^.

If you wisJi your clothes to fit you nicely, you must nave them
made to order.
Magic lantern = An optical instrument for exhibiting on a distant

screen the magnified image of pictures painted on

glass. S^'B.^

entertained the school one evening, with a magic

The teacher
lantern.

Magnetic attraction = The force c • influence exerted by the earth,

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and recognized by its effects upon magnetized needles and bars.

Maiden assize=An assize at which there is no criminal prosecution.

Maiden name = The family name ; the surname before marriage. ^

Maiden speech = The first speech of a nev\r member in a public body.

The new member is on his feet, and delivering his maiden speech.
Maid of honor = A female attendant or companion of a queen or royal
princess, 'g'^, g^
Jfcirfs o/" 7iO>ior are usually of noble family, and have to perform
only honorary duties.
Main body = The line or corps of an army which marches between
the advance and rear guard ; in camp,tlie body which lies be-

tween the two wings. 4*^» ^'M* ^W

The advance came unexpectedly upon the enemy, and fell back on
the main body.
Main part, the = The greater part; the principal part, -jk"^^^ ±
The main part house was two stories high.
of the
Make a bed, to = To arrange a bed, or put it in order. E^/^^^ < »

The new chambermaid is just over from Ireland, and does not
know how to malce beds.
Make a beginning, to = To take first steps in an enterprise or work;
to begin, ^-'miic-b^'^6. mktisif. fmtm< .

Has the mason built the house ? No, but he has made a beginning,
by digging the cellar and draviug tlie stone.
Make a call, to = To accomplish a short visit of ceremony or social
propriety. %^yt JilfiicO Vj mk^Zt. ^^- -5
I made twenty calls New Year's day. I should be much pleased if

you would onake me a call.

Make a cat's-paw of, to = To use another to incur the risk, while one
secures the profit for himself to make a dupe or tool of another.
;

It is suspected that the politician made a cat's paw of soaie of his

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followers iu the matter of buying votes.
Make account of, to = To regard; to esteem. ^^M.^^% kM-Mt^

He makes much account of visiting his parents every year.

Make a clean breast of, to=To disclose the secrets which weigh
upon one ; to confess fully. HcMX MW, km<. k^COl^HC

3Ialce a clean breast of your fault. I urged him for half an hour
before he made a clean breast of the matter.
Make a clean sweep, to = To remove or destroy entirely, without re-
mainder. m^^^<-Wts ^.^T^'SMJ^iriY^
He made a clean sweep of the dishonest clerks in his store. The
fire made a clean siveep of the village last night. I have made a
clean sweep of the old furniture and bought a new set of it. The
new administration has made a clean siveep in the custom-house.

Make acquainted with, to=To render familiar with; to inform

concerning. t^^bLl^^ \lCMhX^^t
The made us acquainted ivith life and society in Russia.
lecturer
Make a deduction, to = To infer, ^f ^ ^ ^ W^t
From the knowledge of the moon obtained by means of the teles-
cope, astronomers make a deduction that it is not inhabited.
Make advance, to=To furnish something before an equivalent is
received (as money or goods), towards a capital or stock, or on
loan. Mh^'^t. m±h^Wit
The real estate broker mode large advances to Mr. 0. on the farm.
Make a fool of, to=To cause to appear ridicurous ; to give a
mortifying check to ; to defeat or deceive, in a shameful or
ridiculous m anner. I: M^ f? ^ , I: .^ ^ KC ^
He made a fool of you, when he got you to lend him money on
such security. The wag made a fool of the foreigner, in sending
him to a drug-store to buy a coat.

Make against, to = To tend to injure. ©^^2:3* ^Z^mt^izt

The testimony of this last witness makes against the piaintiifs
cause.
Make allov/ance fo/, to— To have regard to ; to concede; to abate or

deduct. {-cnkVcUt. k'M%KA^6, I:jt6» IrfJI^LC

The tailor made allowance for the growth of the boy, and did not
 ;

MAK C2773

cut his coat small. You must ??i«Z:e allowance for bis ill manners
he had no good training or example in childhood.
Make a man of, to = To render manly ; to develope manly qualities

Sending the lad away to school has made a man of him.

Make amends, to --To make compensation for loss or injury ; to give
satisfaction or equivalent. {t^» loHiT'Sl'f* ffe» fS^» H
He made amends for his faulty conduct by confessing it, and by
doing better. He made amends for the loss of my horse, by
})resentiug me with another as good.
Make a mess of it, to = To bungle; to treat awkwardly; to create
embarrassment and make matters worse. ^|I}ft|:^'5» ^ '^ ^

If I interfere in that domestic difficulty, I shall maTce a mess of it.

Make a minute or note of, to = To jot down briefly, in w^riting, for
future reference, or as an aid to memory. |:^tP"^^» i^fS*^

My friend made a mimde of the street and number of my house.

Make a mock of, to = To turn to ridicule, k^^f"
It is a mark of depravity to 77iaJce a mock of good advice and kind
rebuke.
Make a motion, to = To make a proposition in a deliberative assem-
bly. mmt\iit
He mads a motion to appoint a committee on the elections.
Make a mountain of a mole-hiil, to=To magnify trifles ; to exagge-
rate difficulties or obstacles. iXpilj tCa.^^ ^^^(DMikW^K
The father said to his son, " Do not make mountains of mole-hills ;
and your much happier."
life will be
Make a move, to=To make a movement ; to effect a change of posi-
tion. mmt\ %mt. iirnkmr^
i'ou are checkmated by this move which I have just made. Dr.
X. made a good move, when he opened an office in Tokyo.
Make an ado, to=To make a bustle ; to create difficulty. ^§'3'K6 v

It is not becoming to wzaZ^e a great ado about trifles.

iiiake an appearance, to=To appear. ;^J1 -5 » HiJ^'f

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The military corapiiny from tlje neighboring State made a Hue ap-
pearance, on tlieir recent visit to the city.
Make an appointment, to = To make an arrangement; to fix by a
mutual agreement. ^<7^ t'^f^ ^Q.fSt) t
The president of the rail-road made an appointment to meet the
city council next Wednesday.
Make an ass cf one's self, to = To act in a foolish or stupid manner.

When Alexander was in London, he made an ass of himself, by con-

tinually boasting of American manners and institutions.

Make an end of, to = To finish to complete. 5: ^^

; 5: ^^ -2) »

The farmer hopes to mohe an end o/" haying this week.

Make an example of, to = To punish, as a warning to others. ^^"^

Mr. F. has discovered one of the boys who steal his pears, and
proposes to make an example of him.
Make an experiment, to = To perform an act in order to discover or
test some truth. -^Q t'Mt^ U.M t
Physiologists have made various experirnents, to determine which
articles of food are soonest digested by the stomach.
Make an impression, to=To affect. M-ffttr* ti.W}^M^t
The story of the execution of Charles I. King of England, now

read for the first time, made an impression on the students.

Make a noise in the world, to==To become famous to attract atten- ;

tion, ^tmt. w^r^6> i&(Dmnkmt

The book which revealed certain court secrets made a noise in the
world. That young man bids fair to make a noise in the world.

Make a plunge, to = To plunge ; to go forward rashly in any enter-

prise, ^mt. McKCt^ UB^^Wit
The horse was friglitened at the oars, and made a plunge down the
bank.
Make a point of, to = To regard as highly important; to take care
not to omit; to insist upon ; to require; to exact. 5:St/i/^»

He makes a point cf exercising an hour daily. The lawyer made a

point of having all Lis students copy legal p;ipers and discuss
legal questions, for training.
Make a port, a country, the land, etc., to=To reach, or arrive at, a
 MAK C279]

port, country, etc. lil^Wl. Fi^) ll^Mt, r^ij^t* KCA

6
After being out from New York twelve days, we made the port of

Soutliarapton, Eagland.
Make application, to = To apply ; to request ; to solicit, ft^^, ft

John A. has made application to the common council, for a situa-

tion on the police force.
Make a pretext of, to = To use as a plea or reason; to pretender
falsely claim. )£X, Uk...-lIC^6. kWStt. t\U%6
A lame man obtained money from several benevolent persons, by
making a pretext of being a returned soldier, who was disabled
in the war.

Make as if, to=To pretend that to conduct as if; to make show

;

that, hi^^s os^bkt^>. MM^. m\'cn.'^6

In all made as if he was
his proceedings he rich.

Make assurance doubly sure, to = To render as certain as possible ; to

increase ceruiiuty or conviction. J5X-5 "T ^ ^^t^^^-^I b Lti*»

The banker took the note of the man to whom he loaned money,
but to make assurance doubly sure, he also took a mortgage on the
man's house. I think the merchant said that he had no more
cloth like this, but to make assurance doubly sure I will go and
inquire.
Make a stand, to=To halt for the purpose of offering resistance to
a pursuing enemy. ^J^t € t OXtll^Ut . ^Ut
The retreatingarmy was met by reinforcements, and made a
stand. These libraries have contributed in some degree to the
stand so generally made throughout the colonies in defence of
their privileges.
Make a virtue of necessity, to = To do, as graciously as possible,
something that one is compelled to do. j0^:^ ^ 6 ^^'^ 6^k

The mother commanded her boy to ask pardon of the man for

having stolen hi?, apples ; so he 7nade a virtue of necessity, and

humbly acknowledged his faults. The man preferred to live in

the city ; but as he could ncH rent his houKe in the country, ho
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made a virtue of necessity, and moved into his country house.

Make away with, to = To kill ; to destroy, t^^t^ (l^ < > C t

13:

The Sultans of Turkey have sometimes made away luith their

brothers, in order to keep the throne. He was deranged by his
losses, and made aicay with himself.
Make a will, to -To make a written declaration, in due legal form,
respecting the disposition of property after death. ^^Rt^O
He made his ivill during his last sickness.
Make believe, to = To assume what is not true ; to pretend ; to act as

if. m-i^s ..•-^6i^m<uns.. m^kt6. m-cms.

He make helieve that he was frightened.
Make bold, to = To take liberties ; to use freedom. t^Xts 'If 6 ^
<....t
I made bold to go into my friend's house without knocking.
Make both ends meet, to = To cause one's receipts to equal his ex-
penses to make expenses come within one's income. JlJC^^SC^
;

How did you come out (end) this year, financially ? I barely
(merely) made both ends meet.

Make choice of, to = To choose to select. |:g|^ ;

The district made choice of Mr. D. as school committee.

Make conscience of; make a matter of conscience, to=Toact accord-
ing to the dictates of conscience, or to scruple to act contrary
to its dictates. %>i^^C0iB7f^K^OffW}ts 'K>iL^CO^^\[C!^LX

Cromwell taught his soldiers to make the doing of their duti'os well

a matter of conscience.

Make default, to = To fail to appear at court as a party m a case,

within the time prescribed by law. IS^CD^l ^ (/Cf^^riiliia

In the action for debt, the defendant madje default, and judgment
was rendered against him.
Make faces, to = To distort the countenance in sport or derision. ^
He made faces at me in sport. The boy made faces at the teaclior

when he was not observed.

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Make fast, to=To fasten ;

to secure. ^^ ^ i^n ^'f^f HX %^ ^ ^ L
Before leaving the shore, the boatmen made fast the boat to the
stump of a tree, which stood by the water's edge.
Make for, to = 1. To direct the course toward. 2. To promote; to.
favor. (—) coijiicmmki^i, K]fl]x>, ^Mi < o CD t'mm
t. ^<. mt
1. The swimmer saw a storm arising, and inade for the shore. 2.
His habits and truthfulness made/or his
of punctuality interest.
Make free with, to = To treat with improper familiality ; to treat
without ceremony. ^^^4- L
iit. 5tit^ Ll/^^^^
>«' <
Do not maJce free ivWi your superiors. He. made free icith me by
taking my horse and carriage without mj permission.
Make friends, to = To gain friends ; to form friendship. :^^%^ H
He a pleasant gentleman and makes friends wherever he goes.
is

I have made friends with the boy, by giving him candy. I see
that my children have been making friends with yours, duriug
our stay at this watering place.
Make fun of, to = To ridicule ; to make a butt of ; to turn into a jest.

Do not make fun of the matter, because it is a serious business.

They made fun of the boy, for his strange pronunciation and his
old clothes. He made fun of his seasick companion.
Make game of, to = To hoax ; to impose on one's credulity, (s) J:^
<
You are making game of me by your stories about the large fish
you caught.
Make good, to=l. To sustain ; to prove. 2. To fulfill. 8. To make
compensation for. (— ) ^^t mto . (ll) ^to (H) ^{f
1. The beggar made good his statement that he had a sick family.
2.The shoemaker made good his promise to finish my shoes in
time for the wedding. 3. The rail-road company made good to
the traveler the loss of his trunk. If the book is injured, you
must make it good.
Make haste, to = To hasten. #- A
If one person has done another an injury, he should m,ake haste to
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aclinowledge and repair it.

Islake head against, to=To overcome ; to advance against. \icf\^

"While the storm raged, the ship could not mnlze head, against tho
wind and waves. The teacher cannot make any head againHt the
opposition of his pupils.

Make headway, to = To progress; to succeed, ^^t ^ ^^'-5* fSL

Does my son maJce any headway m his studies ? Tho new physi-
cian malies headioay in securing practice.

Make a condition, to = To stipulate; to require as necessary to

it

something else, m^^t . (D{\M^TLX%l!

The owner of the house made it a condition of the sale, that one-
half the purchase money should be paid down.
Make it one's business, to = To concern one's self with it ; to attend

to it promptly and vigorously. ;^(/?l— *:^J:S^» f^j\li-^:^K^

The school teacher said that she should make it her business to in-
terest and instruct her pupils.
Make it one's study, to = To earnestly consider and strive. ifciii^l/Zl

Mr. P., tho merchant, makes it his study to please his customers.

Make it pay, to = To make it remunerative or profitable ; to cause it

to make suitable return. fiJg^^Ltf* ^iJx^^l&h 6^flb

Can you m.ake it pay to take such pains with your work ?

Make its appearance, to=To become visible. M.it 6 ^ Mat ^6

In scarlet fever, a scarlet rash snakes its appearance, usually on the
second day.
Make known, to=To cause to be known ; to publish. ^ t> L<tr» -S:

Franklin made known to the world the identity of lightning with

electricity.

Make light of, to = To consider as of no account; to treat with in-

difference or contempt. I: ^/^ ^ » k^iM"^ >. ^ IB.H0 ^t. k

The father gave his son good advice, biifc the sou made light of it.
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He had a cough, but he made UgJit of it until it vrn& too late for
him to be cnred.

Make little, or nothing", of, to = To regard as tiitlino-; to esteem

lightly. i:fpi^^S«r, km<^i^t
Mr. B. makes nothing q/" walking twenty miles in a day.
Make love to, to = To attempt to gain the aflections of to woo. ; ^
It is the peculiar privilege of man, in the western countries, to
mahe love to woman.
Make merry, to=To be jovial; to indulge in hilarity; to feast with
mirth. ^^ti^L.?j', mntmt
The young people made merry at the picnic.
Make mince-meat of, to — Te cut to pieces; to demolish, (s) ^^
The editor raade mince-meat of the speaker's argument.
Make money, to = To acquire property by one's exertions. ^t^^»

He is making money fast with his patent pills and other nostrnms.
Make much of, to = To treat with fondness or esteem to considt-r ; as
of great value. k^'M.t t^Mt. k^J^. kM/^T
,

Foreign nations made much of Gen. Grant, in his tour arount] the
world.
Make neither head nor tail of, to=To make nothing distinct nor
definite of; to be unable to understand, P^h}^'f^ W^Mf ^
I have received a long letter from my friend, and can make neither
head nor tail o/it. The children could make neither head nor tall

of the arrangements for the picnic.

Make no bones of, to=To make no scruple ; not to hesitate ; to find
no difficulty, (s) hu^-^r . km^^r , l:ii^i^•r
The mayor made no hones ^telling the treasurer, that the onncil
wished him to resigu his office. I make no bonnes of sayinj^c that
you are a thief. He make no hones o/* asking the governor for an
office.

Make no difference or matter, to=To have no influence or import-

ance ; to be a matter of indifference ; to be unimportant. fjijcO

It makes no difference which road you take ; both lead to the oi^^y,
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and they are equally long. What Mr. E. thinks and does, will
make no difference with me. This contract is not witnessed.
That makes no matter.
Make no doubt, to = Not to doubt. !> L ^ Mil T
They malce no douht, that the rail-road will some lime be built

there.
Make no secret of, to = Not to attempt to conceal ; to declare openly.

The boy makes no secret of his dislike of the new teacher. The
editor makes no secret of his purpose to defeat the candidate for
mayor.
Make nothing for, to=To be of no value to ; to have no effect, tc

Mere assertions make nothing for an argument.

Make nothing of, to -Not to understand. ?:TM^T

I could make nothing of his statements.

Make oath, to=To swear in a prescribed form of law. j[S^©^^

This witness makes oath, that when he owned the land in question,
the brook was the boundary.
Make of, to = l. To understand. 2. To consider; to esteem; to
cherish. (-) kmmt. mnto (^) ^s... n/^r. ^^^wt

1. What do you 7nake of ih.Q editorial in the morning paper ? 2.

The lad has always been made more of, by his aunt than by his
uncle.
Make cff, to=To go away.
depart 6
; <5 , -^^
to ^ *
The dog took a large piece of meat from the pantry, and made off
with it.

Make one believe, to=To cause, induce, or persuade one to believe.

By placing logs of wood painted black, on the fortifications, the

army made the enemy believe that they had many cannons.
Make one's blood boil, to = To arouse one's indignation; to provoke
one. AkLXmfJ^^f^hL'U. A^^m^J^LtJ-
It makes one's blood boil to read of the cruelties and sufferingts on
the slave ships of former times.
Make one's blood run cold, to=To affect with horror ; to affright. A
 MAg Cg85}

It makes one's blood rim cold to read the stories of pirates and their
deeds.
Make, or take, one's exit, to=To go out ; to leave. [fJTff < » ^-5
After concluding his business with the prime minister the ambas-
sador made Ms exit from the room with a low bow.
Make one's hair stand on end, to=To terrify greatly. A h LX'M^
The boy said it made his hair stand on end to go through the ceme-
tery at night.
Make one shudder, to = To excite feelings of horror ; to be Tery
repulsive to one. KkLX
Pc'l^^ L Ir
It males one shudder to read of the cruelties of war in ancient
times.
Make one's manners, to = To make a bow or courtesy; to make polite
salutations, ^tf »ft ^ff ^->» W^t
My boy, remember to make your manners on all proper occasions*
As I was driving past the school children who were at play'
they all made their manners.
Make one's mark, to — To make a permanent impression of one's
ac t V J ty or cha racte r,
i
7k^\'^^i\i^}}'h'k.'^\^t'
Some men in public life make tJieir mark upon the social and polit-
ical life of the nation ; most of them retire to private life, and
are forgotten.
Make one's self at home, to=To be at ease in another's house. fl%

Mr. A. please, take a seat make yourself at hom£. ; I always make

mysdf at home at my brother's.
Make one's self scarce, to = To be off; to decamp; to clear out; to
absent one's self,
jfjgt. fej^lr^Jt, ^-5,
(s)
^h^
The thief made himself scarce, when he saw the policeman coming.
He had offended them all, and he made himself scarce. Yon are
not wanted here, and I wish you to make yourself scarce.
Make one's self understood, to=:To be apprehended in meaning. £,

Do I make myself understood, in what I have been saying?

Make one's way, to = To advance in life by efforts; to advance suc-
cessfully, ^^t, ±Mt. Wi^i-mtit
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That young man will make his way, for he is industrious and
economical. He made Ms way through school by selling news-
papers.
Make out,to = l. To comprehend. 2. To prove. 3. To furnish.

4. To accomplish or succeed. 5. To make a statement of items,

as of a bill. (H T^to Cll) mmto (H) ^t> \i\to
im) m<\ f^WLto (2) m^dit. imtmt
1. I can not quite maJce out the meaning of this sentence. 2. The

plaintiff made out his case by his last witness. 3. I can not

make out the required sum to settle this account. 4 He made

out to stop the quarrel between those tvyo boys. 6. Will you

please to make out my bill?

Make over, to = To transfer the title of to alienate. ^T^
; 6 ^
mt
He made over this property to his elder brother.
Make peace, to = To cause a cessation of hostilities; to put an end
to war, quarrel, etc. ^n^t^ ^^^k^^J^
The two contending nations have made peace.
Make progress, to = To advance; to progress; to improve. jii/^V"»

The child makes progress in learning to read. The carpenter innhes

rapid progress with the house.
Make ready, to— To make preparation; to get things in readiness.

H we are to go on the excursion, we must make ready the night

beforehand.
Make sad work of, to=To make such mistake or blunder in doing
a thing, as to cause sorrow, or to result in calamity. ^WiX.'X.

Mr. E. made sad loork of training his children.

Make sail, to = To increase the quantity of sail already extended. 1^

In the afternoon we made sail, in order to reach the harbor before

dark.
Make scruple, to = To hesitate from conscientious motives, to
scruple. m'^^>^X10jt kMX^r . mUt
The milkman made scrvplc about selling milk on Sunday. That
grocer makes no scruple of cheating his customers.
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Make shift, to = To contrive for the moment; to raannge. ^^<DJi

mold- 6. nt±6. mictymi-ci-\^wii\fx)^<
The laborer has a large family of children, but if he can make
shift to support them till they are old enough to work, all will

be well.

Make sliort work of, or with, to=To do rapidly or in a short time.

The surgeon mode short tuorJc o/" amputating th^s oldier's leg, whihc
was shattered by a ball. I shall make short ivork of this gram-
mar.
Make suit to, to = To endeavor to gain the favor of; to court. ©^
He would be glad to make suit to the banker's daugliter, but does
not receive much encouragement.
Make sure, to=To make certain; to avoid the possibility of failure.

To make sure of the business, I shall go myself.

Make the best of, to = To do as well as possible, in given circum-
stances, tm^t. ^mmt. #< ••••i^iEt. t^^Lx^z^
The boy makes the best of his I must make
opportunities to learn.
the best of this The loss of the corn crop by
bad bargain.
drought is a great misfortune but we will make the best of it.
;
•

Make the land, to=To discover land from the sea. (-^Ji ii I)
)M^
There was much rejoicing when, after six weeks sailing, we made
the land off Long Island.
Make the mouth water, to=:To cause desire or longing. J^^^L
The sight of that fruit makes my mouth ivater. It is enough to
make your mouth water to look at Mr, C's strawberry beds.
Make too much of, to=l. To over-estimate. 2. To be too fond of.

1. Mr. A. makes too much of the advantages which will accrue to

the town from the new bridge. 2. Mrs. A. makes too much of

her servants.
Make tracks, to=To run away, (s) ^ b^^
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When the boys were rliscovered they made trades.
Make trial of, to=To try; to test; to determine by experiment. J:

The farmer made trial of the new plough, to see how well it would
do the work.
Make two bites of a cherry, to = To do any thing in parts, and not
thoroughly or at one stroke. ^O^^"^ h'$* ^t^ k ^O^ Kh

If the Korean question must be settled by force, it is best to send

an army large enough to subdue the Chinese, and not mal^e two
bites of a cherry.
Makeup, to = l. To sum or mass. 2. To compose;
collect into a
to consist of. To compensate to make good. 4. To adjust,
3. ;

or to arrange for settlement. 5. To determine to bring to a ;

conclusion. G. To become reconciled or friendly. (— ) |,|.^

^. ^Sro (23) P^j:-^^, mmtom ^Eto (7^) fnt.^

mt
1. made up a bundle of second-hand clothes for tlie city
I have
missionary.2. The company was made up of ladies and gentle-

men. 3. He lost some money, but his father marie it up to him.

The freedom and healthfulness of an agi'icultural life made up
for its toil. 4. We have made up the accounts. 5. Caesar made

up his mind to cross the river Rubicon, and advance to Rome.

6. Soon after quarreling, they made up.

Make up one's mind, to=To c->^ue to an opinion or decision; to

determine. ^i/il»^» 'Ij»^/i£Lp
He has made up Ms mind to sell his farm.
Make up to, to = To approach. KW^&t^ ?£•:?<
When a highwayman sees a well-dressed man on the road, ha
makes up to him with the demand, " Your money — or your life."
Make water, to =1. To let in water; to leak. 2. To urinate. (—*)
7]^kAht. M'So (n) /hmt
1. The ship makes water. 2. He went to make water.
Make way, to = 1. To make progress; to advance. 2. To open a

passage; to clear the way. (— ) ^}^t ^ jUTq (— ) ?ilf^i:?>

 MAR i;?893

1. The wind was dead ahead, so that the ship could not malm way.
2. " Make way for the procession " shouted the policeman to the
crowd.
Malice aforethought or prepense = Malice previously and deliberately
entertained. W^M<^i>^^. ^Xttk^^^mM
You did not trip me up accidentally it was done with
; malice afore-
thoiigJit.

Malum in se =A thing that is in itself evil. [|||ji:{l mala in se].

Malum prohibitum = An offense prohibited by statate. [^^Iri mala

prohibita]. i^m±omm, ftl^mirxmth^^
Man of straw= Ah imaginary person. ^^<DA^ {'M'&K fL § %\%
In his argument in favor of teaching children to read he contend-
ed with a man of straw.
Man of the worlds A fashionable man; one versed in the practices of
society or dovoted to pleasure. SPE9&^j(iy:f§^6^)e> A. ^Wit.%

He did not wish his son to live with Mr. A., because Mr, A. is so
much a man of the luorld.
Man's estate = The age of manhood. —'AHdC^A)©!^, T^
The young are usually very anxious at man's estate.
Manual exercise = The exercise by which soldiers are taught the use
of their muskets, and other arms. ^^t^M> ^^ftllE§^^@

Many a= A large number taken distributively ; each one of many

3Iany a man has tried to get rich, without succeeding.

Many a time = Each one of many times. j^M^
I recall many a time that we have travelled this road together.
Many times over = Eepeatedly. ^^g \^Xs fpj S^
The boy in the cars asked his motiier, many times over, when they
would reach the end of their journey.
March in procession, to=To proceed in orderly course, ^^d L-X Jl
It
The soldiers marched in procession to the armory.
Mare's nest = A supposed discovery of something important or won-
 " ,

C2n0: _MAS^

derful, whicli turns out to be nothing at all ; something absurd

or ridiculous. ±^71. im^^ni^m^h L^-^^n< B-^r^
^7!;^' ^^:fff6I^-e ^6 ^ § ^, .^^v^'^ ii' /a '5 ^ c^. rI-i^ l § ^ ct)
The editor has found a mare's nest, iu getting possession of some
political letters.

Margin = A sum of money deposited with a broker, by a person

speculating in stocks, to secure the former against loss on fund
advanced by Inra. ^i ^ fl Ut 6 A i^^l^ 1 A \[Cm% t Z> U^m^
Marked with the crow's feet, to be = To have the wrinkles in the
outer corners of the eyes which are produced by age. ^^^ J: 6

When I last saw my friend, he was beginning to be marked luith

the croivs feet.

Mark out, to = To designate ; to point out. ia^f

The ringleaders in the bank robbery were marked out by detectives,
for arrest.
Mark time, to = To designate, by the foot, the rate of step at which
a body of soldiers advance, ^f'^ i^VX '}3^M i^ ^]^J ^
After marking time a few moments, they received the order, " For-
!
ward march
Marry a fortune, to = To obtain wealth by marriage, ^^j^K ^ I)
X

Mr. G. married a fortune.

Masket battery = A battery so constructed as to be disguised, or no
to be seen by an enemy until it opens its fire. ^fi^^ 5 ^ "t?^

Master of, to be - To be highly- skilled in; to have eminence or

authority in. \[C^Mt^ i.t^-9\ CO^Kflb. ^-X^fZh
Old Bull, the Norwegian, is master o/" violin playing.
Master of ceremorjies=An officer who superintends the forms to be
observed by the company, or attendants, on a public occasion.

A facetious man is a good sort of a person to be master of ceremo-

nies at a diuner, followed by toasts and speeches.
Master of one's self, to be — To retain self-control, at all times ; not to
be governed by passion ; self-possessed ; able to control one's
feelings and passions. ^C^>i:,^t{^^, 'I'HBKU^ hiVt^ S^
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Learn in youth to be master of yoursdf If one is not master oj.

himself, he will say and do a great many unwise things.

Hatter in hand =; The subject or work which occupies us. g T<?5 Pi3

I have no books bearing upon the matter in hand. The matter in

hand is the securing of a charter for the new railroad.
Matter of choice = That which one may choose or refuse, as he
pleases, i^^g^ffic^^, if:©^^ t ^ J 'w r^^t^-5 ^
Both houses were offered to me at the same price, and it was
matter of choice wliich I should take.
Matter of course = Something in the common manner of proceeding;
something naturally following. gf^tclM*^^ ^ -^ § ^. ^^©
1 thought your coming was a matter of course. He treated the
by his little child as a, matter of course. Mr. A.,
interruptions
whea a boy, would not attend school, and as a matter of course,
he grew up ignorant of books.
Matter of courtesy — That which is courteous what pertains to good
;

breeding, ^f^fei^ig-^ ^^. mBl^Mt 6^* It

it is matter of courtesy at table to serve the ladies before the
gentlemen are helped. My son, you should rise when your
visitor departs ; I mention it as being a matter of courtesy.
Matter of fact=Areal occurrence or existenc-^, as distinguished from
any thing fancied or supposed a fact, ^-^» ^^» ^(h
;

This discontent among the operatives in his paper mill is a matter

offact ; it is no fancy of mine.
Matter of surprise = Subject of surprise; thing to be surprised at.

It is a matter of surprise among his friends that he lias abandoned

his profession, which, was so lucrative.
Matter of taste = Point of nice perception of excellence. Ig^l/ZlJ^^

The choice of a word or phrase is sometimes a mere matter of fasts.

May be : may hap = It is possible; perhaps; perchance. ;{?i^ t^
r. -^"^UbfJ^fZL. Mn. ^^. iS<{^
May be the day will come when men will travel in balloons. 31ay
hap you will have a fortune left you, some day.
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right feeling toward God; Christian privilege. niljlC7),^j|C(iZ:^

Prayer and the study of the Bible are means of grace.

Measure swords, to = To contend. ^ ^ iJ^^t

,

The literary society of the college meets to-nigbt, when tho

Senior and Junior classes will measure sioords in debate.
Meet half-way, to==To make equal concessions to. ^WS^^^ t^
The two neighbors have been estranged for some years, owing to

a dispute about a piece of land ; but one of them has now offer-

ed to meet the other becoming recoi:ciled.

half-ivay, in

Meet one's expense, to=To have one's income equal to his expenses.

Young lads who become clerks in the cities, often do not meet
their expenses for the first year or two.

Meet with, to = 1. To light upon; to find; to come to ;— of ten with

the sense of an unexpected event. 2. To suffer unexpectedly.

1. On the overland journey, the botanist met luith many new

flowers. 2. The teamster met loifh a great loss, in the death of
one of his horses.
Meet with a change, to Get religion, to=To experience religion ;
;

•to become a convert to Christianity, ^it-^f^ twM^* \^^K

Dolly went to the camp-meeting simply to meet her friends and

have a pleasant time, but she was " struck under conviction,"
and " met
luitli a change.''^

Melt away, to— To dissolve or disappear. f^'l5j, ^^^"^6

Since the settlement of the country by the Europeans, the North-
American Indiana have been steadily melting away.
Mend one's pacs, to=To quicken one's gait; to move faster; to
hasten. M^VM.'ts^ ^.<r
. You must mend your pace, if you would reach home by dinner
time. The man was about to drive past me, but my horse
mended Ms pace and kept ahead.
Mental reservation; mental restriction = The withholding, or faDing
to disclose, something that affects a statement, promise, etc.,
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and whicb, if disclosed, would materially vary its import

mental qualification. ^st^CO^^kir^liCm^^^'f L"C>t^KUW:

The man promised to pay the debt next week, M'ith the mental
reservation, " if it is convenient."When some persons promise
to reform they make a mental reservation in favor ^f their special
weakness. sometimes lawful to use a mental reservation
It is
which may be understood from the circumstances.
Mercantile world =^ Whole body or class of persons engaged in
mercantile pursuits. |^Atl:^> ]!5li#
Merge in or into, to = To cause to be swallowed up ; to sink in; to
blend with. K^^^
h 6s KAh'^ls, Z'^^t
The newspaper has suspended publication, and has been merged in
the magazine.
Merit-roll = A list of cadets, made at every annual examination,
arranged in the order of scholarship and conduct. ^T^^^-^ii^I^

Merits of the question (or case) = What is true or right in the matter.

Mr. A. has a controversy with Mr. B. about a piece of land, but

I have not looked into the merits of the question. In their deci-
sion the jury were influenced by the merits of the case and not by
the brilliant address of the lawyer.
Meteoric showers = Periodic exhibitions of shooting stars (occur
about the 9th or 10th of August and the 13th of November). ^
Mete out, to = To give according to some rule, or ])roportionally.

The severe punishment was meted out to the leaders in the rebel-
lion. The charities of the rich man were meted out, according
to the necessities of the poor people. ^

Military law = Rules ordained for the government of the military

force, equally in peace and war. ^|^» ^jS
Milk-and -water = Weak ; lacking in force, energy, etc. ||§» MM,
 jPM} MIS

He is a sort of milh-and-iuater man, That is a vnlk-and-ivater ^oy-

eruraent. This is a milk-and-water diet. That was a milk-and-
water discourse.
Milk-walk (Eng.) milk-rout (Amer.) = A round of oustorrjers served
;

by one milkman, —A(D^nB<^^M'Mt^^^i^M^^^—^

Mill=A set-to ; a pugilistic encounter, (s) ^^, 7x <M ^ (A
The two roughs met in a retired street and had a mill.
Mince matters, to=To utter half and keep back half; to extenuate.

Do not mince matters, but speak plainly. The school superintend-

ent did not mince matters, in informing the teacher that he must
be more patient with the scholars, and take more interest in

them.
Mincing steps = Short and unnatural steps. ^ ^ z3 ^^ 4^^^ I)
^ /J>

It is laughable to see one walk with mincing steps.

Mind one's P's and Q's, to = To be careful to be circumspect.
; i^f|j

I have to mind my P's and Q's in this work.

Mind what you are about -Be careful. '{^M^ L "t /g J: » i < ^il>f§X

Mind you are about, else you will step into that puddle.
ivhat

Biineral waters = Waters which are so impregnated with foreign

ingredients as to give them medicinal properties. ^!^
Mint of money = An unlimited supply of money ; much wealth. ^
It will take a mint oj^ money, to construct a ship canal across the
isthmus of Darien.
Miss one's figure, to = To make a mistake; to fail of accomplishing
what one sets out to do to commit a vital error, 1^ /> ftfjl
; ,

The speaker meant to ingratiate himself into the favor of his

hearers by denouncing the government, but but he missed his
figure, for they were firm supporters of the government.
iy[iss stays, to = To fail in the attempt to go about. |B^ t fiif /v t
Lxmnr
Miss the mark, to — To fail of accomplishing ; to mistake. (i^J £ ^l^C?
 MOB, C295]
^

.Mr. A. sought to control the election of bank directors by pnrch;i3-

ing stock, but he missed the mark.
Mistake one thicg for anotler, to = To substitute eiToneously, ns a
thought or a thing ; to misapprehend. •"•
^X
k •••• ^{tiki's • •

The switchman mistook the accommodation train for the express

and did not rightly set the switch.
train,

Mixed action = A suit combining the properties of a real and a per-

sonal action, as ejectment. i|ji|60^#c^'t4|5 ^ :^SJI^flf-#©

Mixed up with, to be=To have part in. liC^tj^ 6^ KMt 6

The carpenter's son was mixed up with the affair of tarring and
featheriDg the man.
Mob law — Law administered by the mob ; lynch law. — I^^L^CO

When mob laia prevails,there is no security of life or property.

Model after, to=To use as a plan or pattern in making something.

new church is modeled after St. Peter's in Eome.

Tlio
Modus operandi = Manner of operatiug. M^m, VMcojiiij
aji^±

T explained the modus operandi by which Chinamen have been

naturalized.
Mollygrubs or mully grubs ^1. Stomachache. 2. Sullenness. (— ) ^
mo
(-) f&m. :^¥. m<ryr^m
He has had the moUygruhs for two days.
Monetary unit = The standard of currency. ^^%-:^^
The monetary unit in America is the doller; in England, the pound;
in France, the franc.
Moral law=A law which prescribes to men their duties to God and
to one another, jf^f^, f^a±©^
Moral sense = The power of moral judgment and feeling. ^^i5'[^^

More and more = With continual increase, ^^if ^^

[, 4, ^ j^
The child that is indulged without restraint groAvs more and more
^ g ^
selfish.
^296] MOV
More frightened or scared than hurt = Unduly apprehensive of evil
or fearing some evil which never came. f» It iSU x^ ^^ ^^
Mr. C. did not take the fever, after all ; he was more scared than
hurt.

Mor or less = Perhaps more, perhaps less; sometimes more, some-

times less ; indefinitely stated ; somewhat ; in some degree some. ;

The doctor has more or less patients every day.

More than a match for, to be = To be more than equal to ; to surpass.

In contending for the prizes in school, the girls were more than a
match for the boys.
More than flesh and blood can bear = Intolerable ; unendurable ; not
to be allowed. Al^ig-^f^^*^ ^ S^'-S* ^^f^b^^
The boys in the street have become very insolent ; and it is raore
thanjiesh and blood can hear.
Mosquito bar, or mosquito net=A net or curtain set up, as over a
bed or before a window to keep out mosquitoes. ^^
In many places, mosquito nets are essential to quiet sleep.

Mother Carey's chickens — The name given by sailors to a small ocean

bird seen in flocks, and supposed te presage a storm. i^Pf-iiCf^

{MnZk Stormy petrel t^X^)

Mount guard, = To take the station,
to and do the duty, of a
sentinel. W^Mrnhm^. W^t
We mounted guard at 9 A. M.
Move in a rut, to=To proceed wholly according to an old habit or
custom, mk-crnxmis'. m'm^intm^'^<
Mr. A's business moves in a rut.

Move — In deliberative or legislative assem*

the previous question, to
blies the previous question — Shall the main question now bo
is

put ? That is, shall debate on the subject cease, and the vote
now be taken ? hence, to move the previous question means, to
make a motion that the vote be now taken. (This motion is not
debatable), ^^^.^m^mmto m^i'^-MM wM-^htift,^
 MUS [297]

Moving power = A natural agent used to impart motion to machinery.

The moving power of railway locomotives is steam.

Mow down, to=To destroy in great numbers. MWti^ % H^PI^
The troops were mown doion in the battle.
Municipal or positive law=A rule prescribed by the supreme power
of the state ;
W^^ ®^® fift
a statute.
Murder in the first degree = A kind of murder defined by statute, and
embracing all willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder, e. g.

murder by poison or lying in wait. i^|^, WSM^^^^^

Murder in the second degree = A kind of murder defined by statute,
and generally embracing all other kinds of murder except
—
murder in the first degree e. g. murder in a sudden fray with-
out malice. ^^, %^Ub LKhh-ti- —Q.<7^^M'^€ ^ b^
LfZ6^A
Murder the King's English, to = To speak incorrectly; to talk bad
English. niE'^Xh^mMKXm6. 9il^^6^mt^X^
That man is very uneducated ; he murders the King's English,
Muster into|servic?, to=To inspect, and enter on the muster roll of
the army. m^^LX ^^kZA^t^^ (^m)
Many regiments of volunteers were mustered into service at the be-
ginning of the war.
Muster out of service, to = To register for being paid off and dismis-
sed, mmm'^'-tt At
"When the war wis ended, the volunteer troops wore mustered out
[298] NAT
of service.
Muster up, to = To gather up; to succeed in obtaining; to obtain
with some effort or difficulty, ^tj^, tii^t . Jl^fll't* tr<^

The man who was hunting could not muster up courage to attack
the bear, which he saw at a distance.
My uncle — A pawnbroker, (s) ^ M
My watch is at mij widens. His uncle has his diamond pin.

N.
Nag, to=To steadily find fault : to tease; to annoy, (s) /h"SKV> ^»

Mrs. A. nags her servant.

Nail a lie, to = To show it to be a lie, so plainly as to stop its
circulation. i^^>3: 6 I: P^^t » M:f<kmt
By a card published in the morning papers, Dr. A. nails the lie,

that he refused to attend a sick woman because she was too poor
to pay him.
Nail one's colors to the mast, to = To take decided stand in any
matter; to express a determined purpose. Wi^^—'iJK^^O ^ M
The lawyer has nailed his colors to the mast, and will do battle for
the temperance cause.
Naked eye = The eye alone, unaided by telescope, microscope, or the
like. m^i^^M^^^f^^t^^)
Name the name of Christ, to=To make profession of faith in Christ.

Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Nasty rain=A rain in fine drops. (Eng.) ^M* MM (1^1-^1 (^^fflfS)

This is a nasty rain to-day.

Native tongue = The language of the country in which one was born.

The n'^tive tongue of Columbus was Italian.

Natural history = The which treats of the productions of the

science
earth ; the description and classification of auimals, plants and
 NEI C290)

minerals. ^^^^ 1$^t$

ITatural selection = The survival of the fittest. ^^MBcs MM^^
According to the theory of natural selection, the weaker animals
are crowded out of existence, and the more energetic and power-
ful survive.

Natural theology = The knowledge of God from his works, by the

light of nature and reason, distinguished from revealed theology.

Near one's end-:- Near death. ^W^^ < * ^krM\^X

The doctor says that the patient is near his end.
Near relation, a=One closely connected with us by birth or
marriage. i£i^
Near side = The left side as the driver sits on his seat.
®^i^3l'92feiS!l
In driving oxen, the driver walks on the near side of the team.
Neck and neck=Even in the race ; one as far advanced as the other.

When they were half-way round the course, the black horse and
the gray one were neck and neck.
Negotiable note = A note made payable either to bearer, or drawn to
order in which case it must be indorsed by the person to whose
order it is made. ^?1^?^
Neither nor fowl= Peculiar; indefinite; not easily classi
fish, flesh, fi

ed or understood. ^^, ^ bfZ6. —MM @'-^"lJ ^ -5 , — ^

He is neither Jish, flesh, nor fowl. That book is neither fish, flesh, nor
fowl.
Neither here nor there = Unimportant; irrelevant. ^S^^-S* ^
That remark is neither here nor there. What he said about the
matter is neither here nor there; my opinion is not changed.
Where the man came from {^neither here nor there; I want to
know if it is safe to trust him with goods.
Neither one thing nor ancther=Anomalous; eccentric. ^^^5,
The house which the man has built is neither one thing nor another.
Neither rhyme nor reason = Neither sound nor sense ; fit neither for
amusement nor instruction, ^M^*^X^f^^> ^p t^ ^ MM
 C300:! NEX
That book is neither rhyme nor reason. There was no rhyme nor
reason.
Nervous temperament = A condition of body characterized by fine
hair, thin skin, small muscles, quickness of motion, and a
general predominance of mental munifestations. jf>f,@ff
Net cash — This term appended to a bill signifies that no deduction
will be made from the amount of the bill on account of express
or freight charges, or for cartage. IE^0^^ (M'^'^kT.Witt

Neutral tint = A factitious gray pigment, used in water colors. y]<ij^

Never mind = It is no matter ; it is of no consequence ; do not regard

it. mt^^r^, m-cmi 6^n, tt^MKWdr
I told you to sew this for rae, but never mind now. Never mind
returning the cent that you borrowed of me.
Never say die = Never give up; never despair never yield to dis- ;

couragement, mut^^jri. ^mt^^Tjn. c^^mi^r^

In difficulty he will never say die. Can you not work the sum ia
arithmetic ? Never sag die.
Never tell me = I do not believe ; I doubt, ^{diff^f* ^'dM^%
Never tell me, that the tunnel through the mountain can be finish-
ed in four years.
New birth = Regeneration, or the commencement of a religious life-
a change of heart or will by which a person comes to love and-
trust God, and to desire to please and obey him. ^^ (M'tifi^f

Paul, a Jewish persecutor of the early Christians, experienced the

neiv birth on his way to Damascus.

New-fangled expression = A phrase or word newly introduced and

generally one characterized by the afiectation of novelty. ^^
Walkist is a new-fangled expression, to denote one who is expert in
walking.
New laud = Land cleared and cultivated for the first time. iuV!>Xf^

Fext door to=Near to ; almost ; bordering on. ^CiE < > % ^\ KM

 ;

The merclianfc is 'ne7:i doot la a bankrupt. He is not exactlj? {|

tbief, but liG is next door to it Hatred is next door to murder.

Next of kin = 1. The relations of a person who has died intestate.
2- A person^s nearest relatives by blood. (—) ^^W ^ Li^^H"^

Nezt to nothing = Almost nothing; very little. ^^iE{^^ 3^^^'^

In building a house, the additional cost of a portico is next to

notlung. WJieu the traveler attempted to describe Chinese life,
we found he knew next to nothing about it.
Nico or subtle point- A distinct portion of a subject or discourse,
which requires careful and discriminating attention or which is
not easily decided. '^M^'^'^'^-M^mt ^m. ^t^^^^
Uico question = One requiring exact discrimination or difficult to
decide. mwiz>(Mf^^myAkwr z>)mm. ^^-it^m^
^#
It is to some minds a nice and puzzling question in ethic?, whether
it is ever right to deceive another persons intentionally. The
judge said it was a nice question, and he would reserve his
decision.
Nick a horso, to = To make an incision at the root of a horse's tail,
in order to make him carry it higher. »^i©jii^]^ < JlCj* Lt'^d

It is not now common in America to nicli horse.

Nick of ti!2ie= A fortunate conjuncture or coincidence ;

just in season
at the right moment. >\^ij:i<0^^ £1i-^®I^» 7c^/^ t©JI;J

Tour letter was received just in the nicTc of time. You alw§^ s come
at the nic/cof time. The pardon came from the Governor, in the
nick of time to save the prisoner's life.

J?<me days' wonder = Something that causes great sensation or as-

tonishment for a few days only. ^tlZM^'^A<DMZiIC.h X
f)

The tricks of the magician were a nine days' wonder,

Nip in the bud, to=To destroy at the beginning to stop before well
 C30?) NOL
begun. ^<,^rP;&<% M^^K^±T
A resistance to the teachers was planned in the school, but the
principal nipped it in the hud. You must nijp the practice of
opium smoking in the hud.
Kobby = Stylish ; fashionable (often applied to hats), (s) ^ff©
Isn't that a nohhy hat. I bought a nohhy coat for $10.
Nobody being the wiser; nobody the wiser=No one knowing;
secretly without the knowledge of any one.
; It ^ ^ "^^ M'^^ ^
The miller took more toll than he ought for the wheat which he
ground, and nobody luas the loiser. He voted in opposition to his
party ; and nobody the iviser.

ITod assent, to = To express agreement or permission, by inclining

the head. MM^ { ^ T^^^O^^f^t
The scholar asked the teacher if he might go out to play, and the
teacher nodded assent.
Noendof=l. Very numerous. 2. Continual. (— ) ^/c^^t* 1^
^©o (n) ^bn^
1. There no end of application for the position of clerk in Mr.
is

A's store. 2. There is no end of the pleasure which the natural-

ist takes, in his researches.

No go=Not successful ; a failure, (s) ;f 53c^» ifinM i *> ^ ^» ^Wi

A new literary club was organized in that city last year ; but it
was no go.
No great shakes = Of little consequence or worth ; unimportant. (^

I sent my son to the new boarding-school, but the teacher is no

great shakes.
Ncise abroad, to=To spread widely by rumor or report. ittC^.S^,

The failure of the great banking house was quickly noised abroad.
No joke = Something important or serious. 12;^^^^» S®S'2l

"When the brakeman lost his situation on the rail-road because h«

pretended to be the conductor, he found it was no johe.

No laughing matter = Important; of serious consequence. ^O^

The man's quarrel with his uncle is no laughing matter, for he will
 NOR (3035

lose a fortune by it.

ITo love lest between = Mutually disliking or witliout loye. 32:^ S

Tliere is no love losi behveen tho hoj and Ills stepfather,
No matter = Of no consequence ; of no importance, ii^i'^ -Q^ i L\

Bring the books ; no matter about the papers. Nc matter if this

work is not finished to-day. If you can not tell me the precise
date of the occurrence, no matter.
Horn de plume (non-de-ploom)=A name assumed by an author as
his or her signature. ^AO^M^ ^&. M^<^M^
George Eliot is the nom de plume of a distinguished fenial©
novelist.
No mistake = Certainly; surely; without fail. il;&>^^ ^jS^<»
I will meet you at the depot at two o'clock, and no mistake. That
circus clown is a comical fellow, no mistahe.
No more = Not continuing; existing no longer; deceased or

The
destroyed. ;li^^^^,
ancient city Troy is
^^^h^
no more.
^

Mr.
f who UK^"^
L.,
L» b
founded a largo
public library and gallery of paintings, is no more.
Non-commissioned officer=A warrant officer, receiving his certificate
of rank from a subordinate authority, usually from the com
mander of a regiment; a corporal, sergeant; a subordinate
officer in the naval service. Trfs (M'^'M' ^ ^ K)
None else = No one else no person or persons besides.
;
^MW.^'h
The young lady wishes her relatives, and none else, invited to her
wedding.
No offense =Do not be offended; I do not intend any insult, or
offense. ^. t < ^^
^ 3Ef>^, l^-S^n-^v^.^ < S.S,)^:*:*^'
1 think your children are too thinly clad for winter— ?io offense,
madam.
No other = No different one; this one only, ilS,K^hT% ]It. .. .O

No other day will be convenient for the excursion to the falls.

Normal schcol= A school whose methods of instruction are to serve
as a model for imitation ; an institution for tho training cf
 C 304]
HOT

teachers. fi]j|5<p^
witnessed only
Northern lights = A luminous meteoric phenomenon,
origin; Aurora
at night, and supposed to b© ol electrical
Borealis. ^t^^ At^yt
When the northern assume a wavy appearance, ith^ stroamg
liglds

of light are then called merry dancers.

ITq stranger to, to be=To understand to be ^cQuainted with, fe

;

Mr. A. is no stranger to poverty.

such thing = 1. Nothing Not so; not
or eqaal truo.
Ko like, to. 2.

(-) wM<Dimx.^-^ro (n) mhr. m-^zhr

1. No such thing as the burning of the school-house
has ever before
occurred in our town. 2. Did the man say that Mary was
married yesterday ? It is no such thing.
whit = Not in the least not in the smallest degree not
Not a bit or ; ;

any. ^^ 7X t^ fD*^^ ^ ^ ^ ••••^» ^ ^ ^^ L.

This board is not a bit longer than the other. Do you wish to go
to the circus ? Not a hit. His health is not a ivhit better for

the journey,
Notabitofit=No(e77?^7iaiicaZ?2/). ^ (S^i:?^^T-g^)
Shall you vote the democratic ticket this fall ? Not a hit of it.

Not a few = Many. ^pTZij^hi'^ 0- < CO

At the agricultural exhibition there were great quantities of homo
fruits, not a few.
Not a jot = Not any not the
; least quantity assignable. f> L ^ ^ L»

In a front of type, one letter is not a jot higher or longer than the
other.
Not a little = Much; considerably. i^X>Ks M^
The North American Indian used to be frightened not a little by an
eclips of the sun.
Notary public = A public ofiScer who attests, or certifies, deeds and
other writings usually under his official seal, and to make them
authentic in another country. His duties chiefly relate to

instruments used in commercial countries. ^^ A

Not a soul=No one ; nobody. IS ^ ^ L » -^ ^ . '^ A . . .

Not a soul came to the governor's party, till after the appointed
'

hour.
 .

NOT C305]

Not at all = Not any ; none ; no ; not in the least ; in no wise ; in no

degree. ^iTtL. %0)^ ^ ^bJ^X .^..^ ^LX....T\ .

V
Was the driver hurt, when the carriage was overturned ? Not at
all. The careless traveler returns from his journey, not ai all the

wiser. He is not at all well. I ana not at all satisfied with the
book.
—
Not a whit See not a hit.
Not a wink of sleep==No sleep at all i> L^ ^ ^ T» t€^^t
The child did not have o winh of sleep on account of toothache.

Note of hand = Promissory note; a written promise to pay to some

one named, and at a time specified, a certain sum of money,
absolutely and at all events. ^M^J^* '^MW'^
The farmer sold four cows to the butcher, and took his note of
hand.
Not for the world =• On no account ; on no inducement. ^ t^X . . .

Mr. G. the grocer is an honest man; not for the ivorld would he
cheat his customers.
Not having a leg to stand on = Destitute of support and resources.

Mr. Tichborne the imposter's claim for consideration has not a

leg to stand on.
Not having a moment one can call one's own = To be very much
occupied ; very busy. ^
^ Bg 7x t » i>^ it ri L @ X
There is so much sickness now, that the doctor has not a moment
he can call his own.
Nothing loath = Without reluctance; quite willingly. ^^^6^
^<., m^-X\ m^^. l^ii^h-fLX
The governor invited his private secretary to dine with him, and
he, nothing loath, accepted the invitation.
Notliing to=Not equal to; unimportant in comparison with, t^ps

The display of fruits at the state fair was nothing to that which
was made last year.

Nothing to speak of = Unimportant; small. ^4r'U^* /b'P^6^

 tS06] NOT
The farmer said that his crop of apples was nothing to speak qf.
Not in sight=Not to be seen invisible, ^t^^^^ M.^'f
;

The river is not in sight in this part of the city.

Not in the least = Not by the smallest amount not to the slightest ;

extent. 'pt^^Ls ^^....r

The tenant was not in the least disturbed, by the notice that he
must vacate the house next week.
Notions = Small articles; tryfling thing ; Yankee notions, (s) /J>;g

The firm deals in notions. I must go to the store and get some
notions.

Not that I know of = I do not know that, ^n^.^k^h^^ i^^ii^

Has Mrs. A. I?ieard from her sick daughter to-day ? Not that I
know of.

Not to be mistaken = Can not be misunderstood ;

plain ; intelligible

The governor has delivered hir message, and his position on the
currency question is not to he mistaken.
Not to be sneezed at=Not to be despised ; not to be treated lightly.

Captain A. has ofi'ered to give me a passage to Europe in his

ship ; and that is an offer not to he sneezed at.

Not to be spoken of = Not to be told ; to be kept secret. ^^5 -^ § K

What you have learned about the difficulties in Mr. A's family, is

not to be spoken of.

Not to breaths a syllable about = To keep wholly concealed. Ir^^ <

The young man who has just finished his education, does not
breathe a syllable about his plans for the future.
Not to care a pin (or rush, fig, straw, etc,) for = To be indifferent
to; not to regard. |/?:P^r, kM^T, 5:15J^ ^ .g.«r. t

The boy who played truant at school did not care a fg for the
reprimand which the teacher gave him.
Not to mention = Leaving unmentioned not speaking , of. k W(3 tx
 NOW C3073

That teacher has a superior faculty of instructing youth, not to

mention his fine scholarship.
Not to sleep a wink = Not to close the eylids in sleep, — ^^^^
r
I have not slept a tuinJc all night, on account of a severe tooth-
ache.
Not to stir a peg or step=Not to move ; to remain fixed. Wl'^^T^
^'S^)^LXJ§6
The boy promised to remain where he was, till our return, and
he has not stirred a peg. Don't stir a step from this place.
Not worth a farthing=l. Having no property, (applied to persons).
2. Worthless, (applied to things.) — jSt^L (AK^^), MM
1. Mr. K. was once in good circumstances, but now he is not
luorth a farthing. 2. The clock Mr. A, bought of the peddler is
not ivorth a farthing.
Not worth a straw = Of very little
(or a pin, a fig) value ; nearly or
quite worthless. %^^'{H^t. Wt^L
The stock of the M. railroad is not worth a straw.
Not worth powder and shot = Not worth the outlay necessary to
secure it.
^^5:*:»W^^<5 ©{liif:^: L» ^KA^'^KS^.h
The capture of the man who ran away with his neighbor's wife, is
powder and sJwt.
not ivorth
Now and then = At intervals ; occasionally. fl#'fr, ^f-^
During the summer, we have a thunderstorm noio and tJxn.
—
Now now = Alternately atone time at another time.
; — ^Ift^ '^

He is variable and uneven in his temperament, now ardent, now

phlegmatic now impulsive, noiv cool and deliberate.
;

Now or never = The present is the only time or opportunity. 3t^

The banker ofiers the young man a situation in his office, and ho
ought to see that it is noiv or never with him.
Now that = In consideration of the fact that; inasmuch as; since.
 [308] OCC

I did not expect to finish the work this year, but now that you
'
have come, I think I shall.
Null and void, to be = To have no legal value. ^5^» ^^±©^:^
The contract was null and void, because it was not signed.
Number one=One's self; one's own personal interests, g £., -^^»

,
Men generally think of number one, first. I have learned that my
butcher looks out for number one. In traveling, you must take
care of number one.
Nursery tale = A fictitious or extravagant or simple story, such as
amuses children. mkW^
/h^ 5:151 1 $ 1"-?§ ^^©^
Men require stronger reading than nursery tales.
Nuts = Something fortunate, or desirable a good thing, (s) -ft^^-Q-
;

Mr. A's uncle has left him a legacy — tliat's nuts for him.
Nuts on, to be=To be pleased with or fond of a person or thinpr
(s) kui!. km^. hn^i
The boy is nuts on the new teacher.

o.
Obfuscated = Bewildered with drink; confused by intoxication, (s)

mmLx
He was so obfuscated that he could not find his way home.
Objective point = A point to which the operations of an army are
directed. 0flM> %(DUS^m C^-15)
Obtain or gain the ear of, to = To induce one to listen ; to get one's
attention. kXW.\fLX^. 5: LXPJr B 1:11*^ ttr
He can readily gain the ear of the governor-general of Canada.
Obverse of the medal, the = The face of the medal, that side which
bears the principal figure or impression. %^<7)^'^
Occupy one's self with, to = To be busy or employed with, firt^^

. Since the merchant retired from business, ho occupies himsdf with

Btcck-iaising at his farm.
 OFD r309:i

Odds and ends = Remnants; fragments j refuse. ^^» Wi}r'» M» )r

4r

The tailor made a suit for the newsboy, out of tho odds and ends
of cloth.
Of account = Important ; valuable; advantageous, and the like. ^
It is of much good
account that children form habits. You need
not return the newspaper which I sent you \ it is of no account.
Of age, to be = To be at the age of maturity; to have arrived at the
age when a person is enabled by law to do certain acts for
himself. J^Ar, T^Wmt
In the United States, both males and females are of age at
twenty-one years old.
Of all sorts and kinds = In great variety; an indiscriminate
gathering. ^/^H^©
The mass-meeting was a gathering of all sorts and kinds of people.
Of all things = Especially more than all things, ^tt^ Wt^* ^
; !>

The getting of riches by fraud is of all things to be avoided.

Of a piece = Of the same sort, as if taken from the same whole like. ;

(Sometimes followed by with) ^

5: [^ .§. ^ » lUM

That egoistical remark is of a piece with the general style of his

conversation. All the houses in this street are of a piece in
construction.
Of a truth = In reality certainly. 5f ^ » 5S (K
;

Of a truth, the scenery among these mountains equals any which

I saw in Switzerland.
Of consequence = Possessed of importance, value, or influence. ^^^

It is of consequence that the young should form good habits. It is

<f no consequence whether or not the gate is shut.

Of course = By consequence; in natural order, without special direc-
tion or provision. ^|^, 'W^t'^^'^^i^ I^X
The horse which I rode fell, and of course I fell with him. You
are now one of the club, and you will ^ course make use of all
its advantages.
Of deep or dark dye = Enormous; aggravated (said of crime). M'M
^5. ^*^f,ia imz^^)
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Murder is a crime oj deepest dye.

Oflandon=l. At one time applying and engaged, tlien absent or
remiss. 2. On different tacks, now tov/ard and now away from

the land. (-^) — ^ I^^LX^-S*^ J^ B^-^^/X -^f^-^X Zk±^

X. Mn^}^)WLnmboLx.^Mm'^.:^^7j:<o (n) H^^-
m^^kutx. mnm^'c^x>-^nmt^')X
1. He has been engaged in surveying, off and on, for two years.
2. The ship stood off' and on, some hours.

Off duty = Not in customary service; unemployed. f^|^'(:\ MW^l*

K
"While he was off duly, the soldier cleaned his gun.
Ofiend against, to = To act injuriously or unjustly toward; to
violate ; transgress, ^mt. 5:0^. rf^<. ^^T
His language offends against the rules of grammar.
Offer to one's view, to=To present to one's eyes. —^co^K^^'fZ

A charming prospect offered itself to our view from the top of tha
castle.

Offer violence, to = To assault; to assail with hostile intent. J^^

The Indians on the plains did not offer violence to the emigrants
passing through their territory.
Off-hand = Withoutstudy or preparation. ^^CO^ HP/JS^* Bii^M

She plays a tune off-hand. He makes a good off-hand speech.

Office found (Eng. Law.) = An inquiry executed by some officers of
the crown, when certain events have occured in consequence of
•which the crown becomes entitled to take possession of real
or personal property. ^^(^MMM^^i^^'^ MLX^MO*^
OfBcial circles = The society of government officers. 'g"^» *g^Sb

Off one's guard, to be = To be in a careless state ; inattentive. ^.-^

KbXE^. ?r^'^MJl.6. T^mMKX
1 w£is off my guard, and made no suitable reply The rail-road
engineer must not be off" his guard a moment.
Off one's hand = Out of one's possession or care. Jicfg (^ X » ^M [y

X
 OFN mV j

The horse-ilsaler said he had the lame horse which he wished to

get off" his Tia/ids.

Clf one's inind = Removed

. from one's thoughts so as to cause care
or trouble no longer. ^g| J: ^ ^ T
That piece of work is done, and isof my mind, I am glad you
have ^oc that business at the bank off your mind.
Off side = The right side as the driver sits on his seat. ^^iD^O
A horse accustomed to be driven on the of side in a team, will
not go well if placed on the other side.

Off the hooks = Unhinged ; disturbed or disordered. <Cl»|^'iL4^ T i^

She had news, some funds, and did not

last night, of tbe loss of
sleepmuch; and this morning she is quite off the hooks.
Off with you = Be gone, ^st'i^ ^u'i^
The dog had approached the chickens' coop, when his master
called out, " off loith you."
Of good heart, to b8=To be hopeful and courageous. :M t L < » ^
"When the steamer ran upon a rock, the captain bade the passen-
gers be of good heart, saying that the vessel was built with
compartments and could not sink.
Of kin = Allied; related by birth. ^TMO^ jfl^O
Mr. Pole left no will, and as he never married, the next of kin
will inherit his property.

Of long duration = Continuing long. -^ < ^|f ^ ^

Rheumatism is a disease of long duratioii.
Of long sta,ndiKg = Having existed long; not recent. ^L^^L^
His disease is of long standing. That is a mercantile firm of long
standing.
Of necessity = By necessary consequence ; by compulsion or irrestiblo
power; necessarily; unavoidably. »j^.^» ihtJ*l:f# MMt^^
"We are of necessity compelled to think that every effect must have
had a cause. She became insane, and her intended marriage
was of necessity postponed.
Of no avail = Useless; unprofitable; unsuccessful; not beneficial.
 ni2) OFT

m^7j:6. mhh^. ¥s^^. i^^m^r

Many remedies were employed by the physicians in Mr. Pi's sick-
ness, bat all were of no avail.
Of no effect = Without results; no availing; powerless. ^§g^ < ^

Medicines were of no effect in checking the woman's disease.

Of no use = Useless ; of no advantage. ^S^ 5 , fO^ L '

It is of no use to look for that paper ;

you can not find it, Tho
best medical advice would be of no use to him he can not live.
;

Of old-Long ago; anciently, ^gtl^l^, jllr, -^K^Xs ^-^^

•
a^
The man can not deceive me ; I know him of old. Of old, tho
Egyptians were among the most civilised people.
to one; owned by one.
Of one's own -= Belonging @EiO» Si0i5f^

Mr. P. was out driving this afternoon ; has he a horse of Ida

own ?
one's own accord = Freely; voluntarily. @?>^ @B©^i^L/
The apprentice who ran away from his master returned of his
own accord.
for— This phrase express a wish, or a longing. %^-'0{^'^ !

Ofor a horse-car to take me home; I am so tired. Ofor a visit

from my brother.
Of passage =Not x)ermanently fixed; passing from one place to
another; migratory — as birds. :^^^^3, Ift^i^J*. b^^"^
Wild geese are birds of passage.
Of small consequence, to be=To be of little importance, value, or
influence. m^^^^C^* ^^K^ZK&h^^ 6, ^^^^lOtCOZLh
«l
Mr. B's opinions on political matters are of small consequence.

Of the first water = Of the first excellence; superior; highly

valuable. I^—^©, Jil?©» ^ro* S-J:M®CO
It is a diamond of the first ivaier. He
a friend of the first ivater.
is

Of the opinion, to be = To hold the opinion to think ; to ndge,

; ^
lie is of the opinion that a republican government is not so good
 OLD r3131

as a constitutional monarchy. He is of the opinion that there

will not be much fruit this year.

Of the same mind, to be = To agree in opinion, ^|: I^^-f , S:^^i

Mr. A. and Mr. B. are of tlw same mind, in regard to the proposed
widening of the street.

Oh that=I wish that ^mnL^ hht\tV

The man whose purse was stolen exclaimed, " Oh that all men
were honest."
Old age = Advanced years ; the latter period of life. 7^^^ H^^
It is desirable to live so as to preserve a youthful spirit, up to the
time of old age.
Old as Methuselah = A very old person. ^M^M%^
The missionary returned to America, looking as old as Blethuselah,
Old as the hills = Very old. V^)^-^ l)fl6
That story is old as the hills.

Old bachelor = A man who was never married, and is no longer

young. ^^Ofz6mM'^. -^UrnKX^^^-mbL^K
Old boy ; old nick = The evil one. Cs) ^^^
He ran as if the old hoy was after him. He acts as if the old nick
was in him.
Old Catholics = The name assumed in 1870 by members of the Koman
Catholic Church, who denied the infallibility of the pope, as
contrary to the ancient Catholic faith. ^^f&^)^.^^^'^^^3:

Old maid = l. A woman who was never married, and who is no

longer young. 2. Fussy; over-particular. (— ) ^'ig, 7^<.'^7>

- 1. Mr. B's only aunt is an old maid. 2. You are an old maid in
regard to your garden and stables.
Old school = A school or party having the manners and opinions ap-
propriate to a former time, g i^, BMl W W^ t6Wi{B:^^.

:His father, who died aged 94, was a gentleman of the old
school.

Old style, New style = old and new methods of reckoning time, in
,
western nations. mJWWMo mWlft^y^V ^ v/f jflS L^p^ 5:
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SB
^ t
Old times = Former years or periods. ^^» "Sf^
The relics of the old times are constantly lessening.

Old world =1. The world in past ages. 2. The known world pre-

vious to the discovery of America. (— ) H^iU:#» H^^ilt^o

(n) sg7Kf'J/jn^>CI^m-^-ffi:#
1. In the old ivorld of geology there are said to be seven ages.
2. The old world, as distinguished from the new world, com-

prised Asia, Africa, and Earope.

Olive branch— The symbol of peace. ^%C0^^^
This use of " olive branch " is founded on the story of the dovo
in Genesis viii. 11.

On or to account = As an intalraent or interim payment. ^H ^ [y

Mr. S. paid the merchant fifty dollars on account.

On account cf = Beca,use of by reason of. (DWckl^^x <D^)^K

;

On account of the storm, the picnic was postponed.

On a large scale = In large degree or measure. ^K„ :^it#(/C, -}^

Mr. F. owns two paper mills which make several tons of paper
daily he is doing business on a large scale. The civil war in
;

America was conducted on a large scale, there being more tlian

a million men in the armies. The new city is laid out on a
large scale.

On all accDunts = On all grounds or considerations. -^^KX^^

On all accounts, it is desirable to exercise self-control in the in-

dulgence of animal appetites.
On all hands = From those in every direction; by all parties, pg^

We hear, on all hands, of opposition to the new liquor law.

On all sides = 1. Wholly ; thorongljly. 2. EveryAvhere. (— ) :^|$Kl
St, m^ijM^ bo (— ^'J'^EK
)

1. The committee on building a new school-house looked at the

matter on all sides, and reported against it. 2, On all sides yon

will hear murmurs of dissatisfaction with the goyernment.

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On an average = Taking tlie mean of unequal quantities or numbers.

There are 26 inches of annual rain fall in Pekin, on an overage.

On any or every account = For any or every reason, ground, or con-
sideration. '4k tX^ €5 L^ ^ . $P fSI r :^ -5 ^
Do not, on any account, neglect yonr health. This house is prefer-
able to the other, on every account.
On a par = Equally valuable; on a level; in the same condition,
circumstances, position, rank, etc. IrHH^C* tK^JZI* Ir]#(/21»

His visionary projects are on a par with most speculations.

On a small scale = In small degree or measure. /[^itWtK^ /I^'IStH
KX
Mr. P. farms on a small scale.

On a spree = Having a merry frolic— especially, a drinking frolic, a

carousal. \'^f]^^X^ fl^ir^tL* '^^eJ^^r* 5 t <' 4^ L
X
This man has been absent on a spree for two days. When he gets
on a spree, he spends much of his earning.
On a sudden = Suddenly ; sooner than was expected ; without the
usual preparations. Z^^K^ SO^<3:^^, •g3c^» ^f3.
They were in the midst of their preparations for him, when, on a
sudden, the king arrived.
On bail = Admitted to bail; security having been given for due
appearance at court. %%\^X^ ^#i:f#X
The man who was arrested for assaulting his neighbor was re-
leased on hail.

On call = Subject to call or demand. -(pJ^^X %^^ {'^MM'(t^

mh)^h!b^'^^(DtLX
" Money loaned between 5 and 6 per cent, on call, and closed at 6
per cent." [Quotations of money market in daily paper.]
Once and again=At repeated times; repeatedly. ]^^^, i^il L
X
He has been admonished, once and again, of his fault.
Once for all= Once, and once only as something not needing to be
;

repeated, —ilt)^, WMt I ^ < . f^— JS

The real estate dealer said, " I tell you, once for all, tJiat the
house will not be sold for less than five thousand dollars." I
 C316] ONE
tell you now, once for all, I will not go to Boston.
Once more=Once in addition; one time more. ^^-^Ms tRf—*Ih1
The merchant hopes to go to New York once more before winter.
Once upon, or on, a time = At some former time formerly, h" ; L^
Once upon a time, here dwelt a hermit on the hill-sides, far from
the haunts of men.
On credit = Expecting or promising to pay at some future time.

The merchant bought his goods on six months credit.

On demand=Upon presentation and request of payment. -ft^C^)^

On demand, I promise to pay. (a form in promissory notes) Mr.

B. loaned his neighbor a hundred dollars on demand.
On deposit = In trust or safe keeping as a deposit. SfELX» i^VJr
X
I have placed money on deposit in the bank.
On duty = In customary service employed. ^^4»» ; '^^KX
John E. was on didy as picket guard, the night before the battle.
One and all = All every one.
;
^^ W^^^t ^
The people living on 4th street are one and all in favor of new side-
walks.
One and the sanie=Not different ; identical. |r] t> ^^ ^ f"* l^—^

The Lord, who made heaven and earth, is one and tJw same with
Him, who has redeemed us by his blood.
—
One another Used to denote a reciprocal, or mutual relation. :^gg
r
The orphan children helped one another, and all became well esta-
blished in life.

One by one = One at a time ; separately, one after another. —'^9^,

-AH. m^^
One ly one the stars appeared as the sun went down. The army
surgeon examined the recruits one by one to see if they were fit
for military service.
One day = l. On a certain or particular day, in the past. 2. At some
future indefinite time. (— ) ;^B» —B [i£ii;-c^Jo (:i) fill Q »
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ONE [317]

1. One day I was walking in the woods, and I saw a brood of

partridges. 2. One day, you will repent of this harsh langaage

to your brother.
One-horse = Small ; petty; insignificant; unimportant. /h#, ^ J'

The Irishman keeps a one-liorse grocery near the depot. This is

a one-Jiorse business.
One's bcuiideii duty = Something obligatory or binding on one. ^
It is the hounden duty of children, to care for their parents in old
age.
One's business, to be = To concern one. ^(7)^-fz b . ^Sl/^lPt'
^
The railroad company has decided to build a new freight house,
but that is their business, not mine.
One's heart failing him = Losing courage or confidence. ^M,h%^
The young man went to ask the governor's daughter to marry
him, but in her presence his heart failed him.

One-sided view = The view or judgment of one party only ;

partial o]p

unjust opinion or statement. ^B.OM.. fi^» —ifK^t

Partisan newspapers are apt to give a one-sided view of political
matters.
One's own man, tD be=To have command of one's self; not to be out
own control i:<@fiJ-^» EjK'^O
of one's
Mr A's son is not his own man.
One's self = The person himself. @£,
A mean act should make one ashamed of one's sdf. '

On every side = In every direction; everywhere. ^^1(7:>'ff}^ ^ » JiJ

In the last which was very bloody, men fell on every side.
battle,

One way or another=In some way; by some means. ^iKli^^^sK

The mother said her son must be educated one way or another.
One year with another = Taking into account a series of year.^. |g

One year icith anotlier, the number of distinguished persons dying

in a twelve month is much the same.
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On file = Preserved in an orderly collection. /Ig;^ i. iM.VX

Business men keep their letters on file:

On fire = l. In a state of burning. 2. In a rage or passion. (—•) f^*

1. The house is on fire. 2. The highlanders were on fire with zeal

tc» defend their native hills. The passions of the mob were set
on fire by inflammatory harangues.
On foot=On one's feet by walking. ^/3 LX
;

The physician came to see his patient on foot. Did you come on
foot ? No, Sir, I came by carriage.
On foot, to be = To be in motion, action, or process of execution. ^
, The scouts have brought in word, that flank movement of the
enemy is on foot.
On good terms = Having friendly relations. fifi^<^ ^$ [^<^ ^^L/
X
I am on good terms with him. "We are on good terms, though not
intimate.
On guard = Acting or serving as guard. WMLX^ ^^O^^W^
X
He is on guard from 9 to 12 o'clock.
On hand = In present possession, ^^i^z^f^]^^ ^^^X
The merchant has a large supply of cotton goods on hand. I have
$ 5,000 on hand.
On her beam ends— Said of a ship when she lies so much inclined to
one side, that her beams are almost vertical fQcD^t^^i/Zl^
z>m^w.v^x
The storm threw the ship on her beam ends.
On high — lu an elevated or conspicuous position. J^ < » -^^^ L
X. MAon^^m^^JrK
Tiie rulers of the people are set on high, and should bo examples
of honorable Jiving.

On his own showing = By his own testimony or explanation. ^ hf^

tmwiiicxn, ^^(^mmiicim'X
On Ids own showing the witness did not see the crime committee!
On leave = By permission. fFnr5:t#T» MS^^X
The soldier is absent from his regiment, on leave.
Only a step = Only a short distance. P^ -^^ iiVi^Z> — 'l>7)^
 OKO C319]

The church is only a step from the schoolhouse.

Only from day to day = "Without certainty of continuance;
temporarily. --^, ^mt^ ^^mbt. ,

The carpenter succeeded in getting work only from day to day.

On no account = For no reason or consideration. ^ LX -ti-f %

On no account would the captain of the vessel allow the passen<iers

to remain on deck, during the storm.
On one's account = For the sake of one. ^©:^«)r» ^cO<£^ig:^
X
Mrs. T. has gone to the sea-side, on her son's account ; he is out of
health.
On high horses Supercilious arrogant, ^j^, ^ L "t » ^'11 ^I. 6
one's :

The man who has inherited some property was in town yesterday
and was on his high horse.

On one's honor = On the pledge of one's honor; on the stake of one's

reputation for integrity. ^0;g#J:g|LT» ^^<^^BtM^

The members of the House of Lords are not under oath, but give
their opinions on their honor.
On one side = Unevenly adjusted; one side having more than the
other. -:^rfrBtx» ^2:^^j:hi'\ iBMh b

The load of hay is on one side (one-sided). The argument for the

suppression of lotteries is all on one side.

On one's last legs = Failing ; near the end. ^ j^-fr ^ tt, ^ ^'^-^
^x, wmox, mMK'^o^x
The man who has been intemperate so many years is on his last

legs.

On one's own account or hook = For one's self; for one's own interest
and at one's own risk on one's own responsibility not under
; ;

another, but independently, g ^r^'J^Sft 5:g^^» WMl

KX, @^-I:\ m^^^X
I am going about business on my own Not having been
account.

invited to ride with the party, he hired a horse, and went riding
on his own hook.
On one's shoulders = Siipported by one one ; is responsible for. 3|CD

The construction of the railroad rests on the sJwulders of the-chiej

 ;

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engineer. '

On one's side = Favorable to one in opinion or act; iielpful to one.

Some Indians were on the side of the British, during the Revolu-
tionary war in America. In the dabating club, I argued in
favor of free trade, and I had tho majority on my side.

On one's way = Proceeding; going; tending toward. 3^4* ^» Mff

The professor sailed last Saturday, and is on Ms way to Europe.

The youth is spending his fortune rapidly and extravagantly
and is on his loay to the poor-house. On my ivay to school this
morning, I found this gold pencil on the side-walk.
On or under penalty of=On pain of; with exposure, in case of
transgression, to the penalty of. ^ V> ^i}jij^ {/?: '^ „ ^L^*^^
The members of the club must attend every meeting, under the
'penalty of one dollar for every absence.
On purpose. Of purpose = With previous design; with the mind
directed to that point. H 4- . :b c^' ^ » WiM^^
He did it of purpose. You pushed him on purpose. I came on
purpose to see you.
On sale, or for sale = To be sold; ofiered to purchasers. ^h^Xy,
Mopc U C
The family is in straitened circumstances, and their jewelry is on
sale at the jeweler's.

On second thought = As the result of another thought; after further

or more deliberate consideration. ^-^"^ LX» ^^'^Ai
The jeweler was about to send a package of clocks to a customer
as freight, but on second thought, decided to send them by express.
On Shanks' mare = On foot; by walking, (s) ^>^{'CX^ -^^V^X^

How did you come to town ? On Shanhs' mare. My horse is lame,

and I shnll be obliged to ride to my office on Shanks' mare.
On sure ground = Certain safe; sure; having good reason to act.
;

The policeman wished to be on sure ground^ before arresting the

man.
On tap = Iieady to be drawn from the cask, ^l i)
W(.^]^ L^ i>^
 X

The landlord has no beer on

T
ONT
— -^ tap to-day ;
—_

ho has only bottled

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_i_

beer.

On that accDunt=On account of that ; for that reason. ^7)^^\IC^

It rained hard last evrning, and on that account the store was shut.
On that ground^Having that as the foundation or reason. ^^])l
x» itiicmx. ^i^r
Mr. C's health is failing, and he declines, on that ground, to teach
the school any longer.
On the alert = Watchful; vigilant. g'l:SSi4'6T» :S^/)X» r^M

He is on the alert for game. Be on the alert for chances to do good.

You cannot deceive him in regard to the stock market, for he is
on the alert.

On the brink of = Just ready to fall into ; very near to. ^f |/t He

The merchant is on the hrinh of financial ruin.

On the cards = On the programme ; arranged for ; in order. ^^
4»» mi^'^h^x, m^±
A trip to Europe is not on the cards.

On the carpet, to be = To be under consideratien ; to be the subject

of deliberation. |t9g4»> fiS4»> ^M^ ^l b X ^ ^^

The construction of a canal across the isthmus of Panama is on

the carpet at "Washington,
On the condition that = On the stipulation that; provided that ; with
the understanding that. t CO i^A'i- KX^ )£ \r ^ t^y^ K »

A father promised his son $ 100, on the condition that he would

stop smoking opium.
On the contrary = In opposition; on the other hand; on the other
side. i^X, ZilcmiX. ^m^KX
The prisoner did not succeed in escaping ; on the contrary he was
caught in the endeavor, and put in irons. I am not older than
my partner, but on the contrary, :ay partner is older than I.

On the defensive, to be or standi To be or stand in a posture of

defense or resistance. ••^.IV; c^^ <£ S jc tl O , V]W: ^ Q. M IC Zh 6
In the siege of Paris by the Germans in 1870* the Parisians stoQj
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on the defensive.
On the edge or brink of a precipice, to be=To be in danger of, or liable
to, some evil. ^^CO^^Kh h » ff^^i^HtCj^tr
The man who habitually drinks intoxicating liquor is on the brink

of a precipice.

On the European plan — Having rooms to let and leaving it optional

with guests, whether they will take their raeals in the house, gtt'^

In the cities of the United States there have been for many years
some hotels kept on the European plan.
On the eve = Just before; the period just preceeding an important or
unexpected event, ^f $ 'i^S hA^^t 6 rI5^;^15^ iS^^'C ^t-Ti<J

On the eve of the battle, the general addressed his army.

On the face of it — 1. Apparently; seemingly. 2. Clearly; plainly.

1. The man's statement that he has been a sailor is, on the face of
it, true.

2. But his statement that he is a hundred years old is, on the J ace
of it, false. His attempt to obtain possession of the property
was, on tlveface of it, dishonest.
On the ground of (or that) = For the reason oi {or that). ^BS^ l/t

He refused the consulate, on the ground of ill-health. They ad-

vocated an increase of the paper currency, on the ground that
there was an insufficient amount for business purposes.

On the guard = In a watchful state ; vigilant. {||-^ X » 'f^'d^ L/ "C

We must be on our guard continually against temptation.

On the high seas = On the open sea, the common highway of nations.
b
±W^KX'M}^B^ b ^mw^m ~/z6MK.xm^<^m^mM'ic
Piracy is robbery on the high seas. We met vessels of all nations on
the high seas.

On the line = At the right height; on a level with the eye of the
spectator. (^6 AOO) ^'^'^^ ItC

At the Art Union Exhibition, did you see the portrait of the Em-
peror ? It hung opposite the entrance, on thx line.
 ONT [3233

On the look-out = Observant ; carefully looking for. zS @ LX » ^^

Mrs. A. on the looh-out for a good servant.
is

On the mending hand, to be=To be convalescent or improving. -^

The nurse said that her mistress ivas on tJie men'Ung hard.
On (the) motion of =It being proposed by— in a deliberative assembly.

On motion of Senator B. the pension bill was taken up for discus-

sion.

On the move ; on the go = Moving or going, in conformity to a restless

habit or disposition, (s) 1^ b W\i > %%Oii^r
h%^%LX.
The settler who parchased the farm last year has sold out, and is
on the move again. That child is continually on the go.
On the nail = In hand ;
immediately ; without delay or time of credit.

In selling his house, Mr. A. will require payment on the nail.

On the part of = For the part of ; in. It /i^ X . OiS K^ tj^X . • • ^^%

K^xn
Kind words produce kind actions, not only on the part of him to
whom they are addressed, but on the part of him by whom they
are employed.
These operations need the utmost skill on the part of the surgeon.
This phenomenon was the forerunner of an attempt on his part to
depose the Emperor.
The school examination was a failure, on the part of the class in
arithmetic.
On the point of= As near as can be to; on the verge of; very near to.

m^ ^Ay^VX
I was on the point of going to my office, when my child was taken
suddenly ill.

the qui vive = Watchful; on the alert; excited with curiosity.

^Ij
On
@LX#^r> n'^'iL^^Wih^X
He is expecting his playmates, and is on the qui vive. The whole
city was on the qui vive to learn the particulars of the battle.
the rampage, to be = To conduct in an excited or violent
manner.
On
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Mr. M. is on the rampage.

On the right = On the side with the right hand. ^ifK
Fall in on the right. The President of the college sat at the

head of 'the table, at the alumni dinner, and the President of

the United States occupied the post of honor on his right.

On the road = While traveling; on the highway; going or coming;
traveling on business, ff i ^ '<r ^ O \>li^li1i^ M^K^ ^§ f)

On the road, we talked about this book. He sells goods by

sample, and spends most of his time on the road.
On the score of = Because of for the sake of. (D^j'^iiC^
; (Dh^K
X
The bride received many presents, on the score o/" friendship.

On the sick list= ff^^'^^

111 ; ailing, '^K^ b X
Several of the scholars are on the sick list this morning.

On the sly = In a sly or secret manner ; secretly. %)L'^\K^X> ^ct^lX.^

The boys chew tobacco on the shj. They were married on the sly.
On or upon the spot = Without changing place; immediately; without
delay, i^.;t^'(:^ jtr. ^5:l^3-"f

The horse of the truckman was so badly hurt by falling, that they
killed him on the spot.

On the spur of the moment = On the instigation of the moment; by

momentary impulse without previous thought or preparation.
;

When the young man heard that his friend was going to the city,
he decided, on the spur of the 7noment, to &GGOinipa,uj him. He
started for Europe, on the spur of the moment.
On or upm the square = In an open, fair manner ; honestly. ^UJl\}C^

All his business is conducted vpon tJie square. The banker is

very honorable; his business is always on the square.

Cn the stage = In the present period, time, or age, '}['i^liZ'<LOX

The men who are now on the stage have many comforts and fa-
which their fathers did not enjoy.
cilities

On the stocks = Being built or constructed, ^ul^"

The ship ordered by the Chinese government is on the stocks, at
 J ^

ONT [3253

Portsmouth.
On the strength of = In reliance upon. liCitMl^^ tU^KCbX
On the strength of his promise, we lay our plans for the tour.
On the stretch = Employed to the full extent of one's powers. ^t>
mh^'-HHf^i>mtx. iicohhA.mhmnivx
The duties of the superintendent of a large rail-road keep his mind
on the stretch.

On the supposition = Imagining or supposing a certain thing to be ;

on the hypothesis. tmMLX, ^iW^LX. t^^LX

The town borrowed money to build the school house, o?i the sup-

position that population and property would iu create.

On the trail of=On the track of ;

pursuing ; following.

AVhen the huntsman passed, he said that his dogs were on the trail

. ofiox. ^^10-9^, ^mM\^x

On the verge of = Approaching the edge or limit ; near to ;
bordering
on. \icm^tt. kV^^<. kzMt
He is oil the verge of bankruptcy.
On the wane = Declining ; diminishing ; waning. (^ *t X , M^ X »

After the 15th day of every Chinese month tlie moon is on the wane.
The teacher is so stern that his popularity is on the ivane. Life
is on the icane with him.
On the watch = Watchful ; vigilant ; circumspect. -^ g LX^ C'^ii^ VJt

X. M^^M^X
Mr. B. is watch for an opportunity to purchase a fruit-farm.
on tJw

On the way = Proceeding traveling journeying on.

;
"^
^'M^; MLO
r» MffLX
When we were some miles on our way, a messenger overtook us,
with orders for us to return.
On the whole = All things considered; in view of all the circum-
stances. mf6l[C, jL^. ^W. —^^ ULX. -f^K
It is best, 071 tJie whole, that the graduate from the high school
should study medicine. Mr. A. enjoys much in city life, but on
the lohole, prefers living in the country.

On the wing = In rapid motion ; flying, as a bird. ^,^ L X » fi^ff

He shot this partridge on the wing.

Cii tick (on ticket) = On credit ; on trust. 1
ji 'Q » fg /H fa H^ X
 [326] OPE

I bought these clothes on tick. No tick here /

On time = Not later than the fixed time; promptly present. ^^Jj^

If the train should be on time, I should reach home before dark.

At the wedding, all the guests were on time.
On tiptoe, to be=To be awake or alive to any thing ; to be excited or

ff^tX^O, M,tB^X,
expectant. i\^^k^l>X, MB L
xm%m-^6
Every body is on tiptoe to learn the result of the presidential
election.
On trial = In process of trial ; being tested. ^Fp^ Ff"^ |^^ LltZ^lL
Hex
The murderer is now on trial. I have taken a servant on trial.

Open a door to, to = To render easy ; to prepare the way for. ^^^
The man's frequent absence from his business opened the door to
many unfavorable remarks and rumors.
Open sesame = A charm which opens something that is closed;
means of admission; passport. f^'BX^6 ^ CO^^ i t t^

Wealth is an open sesame to much society. My name will be an

open sesame for you at my father's house.
Open sky = Sky with no intervening shelter. ^^» ^^
The soldier often sleeps under the open sky.
Open the ball, to = To begin au enterprise. ^^ii^Jr^t** J^M^
The political party opened the ball
with a mass-meeting, which was
followed by a dinner and speeches. Napoleon, having made
all his preparations, opened the ball by attacking Milan.
Open the budget, to = To lay before the legislative body the financial
estimates of the government. ^fifCOMWM ^^fTI/^M-lB^
In England, it is the duty of the chancellor of the exchequer to
open the budget at the beginiug of the session.
Open the eye of, to=To enlighten ; to make one' see, understand, ap-
preciate, etc. kLx^hL\s, kbx%hbts. kLxm^m
His sickness will open his eyes to the necessity of taking better
care of his health. The merchant did not believe that his
 ORD [327]

clerk was dishonest, but the discovery of some false entries on

the book opened his eyes.
Open the question, to = To commence the discussion of a subject ; to
bring it before the public. ^^ fc ^tr . f^M^Mt ^ PMh t
The article in the newspaper has opened the question of Sunday
rail-way trains.
Open the trenches, to=To begin to dig or to form the lines of
approach to a besieged city. i^feS -^ i£ *:? ^ ^ij 6 -^ § il (B:W.k

Open to = Liable to; exposed to. ^^ij^^i* ^ $:ISt?^

Your conduct is open to many objections. You will lay yourself
open to much criticism, if you do not comply with the harmless
customs of the place.
Open to the view, to=To begin to appear, M.t'^^^ ^iri6
After a loug ride through a defile between mountains, we reached
the mouth of it, where a broad and beautiful meadow opened to

our view.
Open up, to = To disclose ; to lay open ; to discover, ^if: t"^ ^^
His essays open up many topics of great interest to us.

The invention of the telephone by Mr. Bell (American),

in 1876 opened up a new mode of conversing at a
distance.
Opium farm = The license or monopoly for the sale of prepared
opium granted by government to the highest bidder, in certain
Eastern colonies as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Penang,
English colonies Saigon a French, and Java a Dutch colony.
;

Order arms = The command at which a musket is brought from

" shoulder " to a position with its butt resting on the ground.

*'
Ordei' arms " is one of the commands given by the drill-sergeant
in the drill, and by the colonel at dress-parade.
Orderly book "A
book for every company, in which the sergeants
write general and regimental orders. 5^f#
 t328] OUT

Orderly officer = The officer of the day ; one who has charge of affairs

for the day. ^#0±t. ^H ©-•© ^!^0 ^ffiJ: U-^6±

Orderly room = A room in barracks, used as the public office of a
regiment. MW<^)^^^^ LX^r>fZ ^^^CO—^, p\^^
Orderly, or orderly-sergeant=A noncommissioned officer appointed
to wait upon the general and other officers, in carrying messages,
and the like. ^^Hi^ <^y±'BllCX^^m<^mKmt 6^. ^
^±
The ordery was shot in the arm, while carrying orders from the
general to the colonel.
Order of the day=A succession of business appointed for a specified
day. m^^U (^#0)
Immediately after the opening of the session, the senate took up
the ordet' of the day.
Order in Council = A royal order issued with the advice of tho
Priviy Council. ^^rTlI^f^^rW 5:$St^ L/^^lfr^
Organic bodies = Such as possess organs, on the action of which de-
pend their growth and perfection. ^'^W ^^^,
Organic law or laws = A law or system of laws, or declaration of
principles fundamental to the existence and organization of any
association, political or otherwise. |^^f^» ^Ji
Ornamental shrubbery = Shrubs cultivated for ornament, ^frji®;^

Much pains are taken to beauty grounds about houses, by the

cultivation of ornamental shrubbery.
Other than = Different from; besides. X.b^'^^6^ <D^Vn.6^ ^
Can you not trim my dress in some otJier way than this ?

Out and out = Completely ; without reservation ; thorough absolute.

;

-i-^K. ^<. irmx. m$mK. m^.fi^. ^mtz^

...That misrepresentation of my motives was, out and cut, a dis-
ingenuous statement. An out and out villain.

Out at the heels, to be = To have on stockings that are worn out ; to

be ragged ; hence, to be in a bad condition. ^it^fl^^SL'^'^'

Although she was a poor widow, she would not suffer her children

to be out at the heels and the elbows.

 . ;

OUT [329]

Out of— indicate origin, source, derivation, and the like ; and is used
to express a variety of relations— as 1. Origin ; derivation.
2. Result ; consequence, — denoting the motive or reason. 3.

Copy from an original ;

quotation. 4. Rescue ; liberation*
6. Exclusion, dismission, departure, or absence. 6. Dereliction
neglect of proper observance. 7. Deviation from what is com-
mon, regular, or proper. 8. The state of being beyond, or not
within the limits of. 9. Loss or exhaustion. ltfc{i:^0^Dt@
4rcomm^Mnto (-) mm. ^^^o (-) mmm^k7f;t^^

1. He paid me out of the funds which he had in the bank. 2. He

adopted the orphan girl out of pure benevolence. 3. This pre-
cept is out of (from) the writings of Confucius. 4. He is out of
prison, his term having expired. 5. That style of dress is out

of fashion. 6. He was persuaded out of his duty to his parents

7. The ship which we met was out of her course. 8. I called
him, but he was out of hearing 9. I ran so rapidly as to be
out of breath.
Out of all patience, to be=To be thoroughly dissatisfied to be un- ;

able to tolerate. kZ^M'^ 6 MU>^ hT. %'^t6kmr

»

I am out of all patience with his unfaithfulness as steward of my

property.
Out of character = Contrary to good or expected character; un-
becoming improper. :^;fa'a\ :^|$, M^ifif^^hia^
; ^6
It is 07it of character for the judge to take a bribe.
Out of c:nceit with = No longer pleased with ; not having a favorable
opinion of. :l^....|(CiCJi^-1:\ kB^^^ \[cm%^. t ii

I am all out of conceit with that book j it is so simple. He is out

(f conceit with study

Out of countenance = With the countenance cast down; abashed;
confounded. mUt^^X, 5lt?>'t:, MMtX. mW.LX^ ii

^vX
b^c Avas out oj counenance j the hild's behaviour.
[330] OUT

Out of date= Obsolete ; out of fashion ;

gone by; antiquated. J^f^
iix, mxn^stf^\ w^n^hr, igLr-^^T^-s. mi<^<
This kind of clothing is out of date. This carriage is all out oj
date.

Out of doors = Out of the house. ^ 5fh (/c

The mother forbade the child to go out of doors during her
abseoce.
Out of harm's way = Safe from harm ; removed from danger. ^^
Before the enemy reached the town, its women and children
were out of harm's loay.

Out of hearing= Too far off to hear. ^t^6PJiK^ ^6it<^K

t^
I called to him to come back, but he was out of hearing.
Out of joint, to be=To be out of place disordered; confused. ;
|L^

His business affairs are all out of joint.

Out of keeping = Not in harmony; disproportionate. 3^ji:"^\ ^^^

^i>\icx, m^u'&i'
The carpet in the parlor is out of keeping with the wall-paper.
His style of living is out of keeping with his income.
Out of kilter = Out of regular order, or condition. < -5 5 X» "^'M
kn^kix
My watch is out of kilter. His stomach is out of kilter.
Out of order =1. Disarranged not in proper condition.; 2. contrary
to rule. (— ) < -5 5X. "^^fj-eo (H) il^yi/C^t/^X
1. He much watermelon, yesterday,
ate so that his bowels are
out of order. 2. The member from Ohio is out of order, in speak-
ing while another member has the floor.
Out of pIace=Not in the proper or usual place. i^PJxIfi l^it^^ ^<D

The dictionary is out ^ place.

Out of pocket = Short of money out ; of cash; having incurred the
lossof. ^iic^^Lx. m^i'cm') -c. '^mt
He was out of pocket, considerably, through that speculation iu
Erie stock.
Out of print = No longer for sale by the publisher; not to bo had in
 OUT [331}

the ordinary way of trade. BMLX, S^fLX (S*^flff^iC

That book is out of print

Out of reach = Impossible or difficult to be reached or touched. ^
The man would have heard of his father's death sooner, if he had
not been out of reach by telegraph.
Out of season = Not in the proper season at an improper time. ; ^
Grasp in winter are out of season. Mirth is out of season in theJ

time of mourning.
Out of sight = Not in sight not ; seen. M^t^^l^Jr^^ M.t^
" Old o/sigM, out of mind." We watched the baloon, till it was
out of siglit.

Out of sorts = Out of order; unwell. Wi^X^ ^^t>» ^'^r»^^

My cold is in my head, and occasions some fever, and makes me

feel quite out of sorts.

Out of temper = In bad temper ; irritated; sullen ; peevish. ^^"iT"*

uhx. mm^m^tx
Don't speak to him now ; he is very much out of temper.
Out of the pale of = Beyond the limits of. O^HI^^I^i?:
The explorer went out of the pale of civilization.
Out of the perpendicular = Inclined from a perpendicular position.
ffi^x* mnx
The corner post of the house is out of the perpendicular.
Out of the question=Not to be considered; quite impossible. Jg,t>

Do not urge me to accompany you on a European tour, for it is

out of the question. It is out of the question for me to build a new
house, until my income is greater.

Out of the sphere of = Beyond the limit or range of. CO^M^hK%

(Di^^kmtx. otiKmxr
Many things which we would like to know are out of the sphere of
our knowledge.
Out of the way = l. In a position not to obstruct or hinder, or th
;
like. 2. Away from the usual or proper place or course. (— ) ^
 ^

C332) OVE

1, When wagon out of the way.

the farmer came home, he put the
2. In driving to the adjoining town, we went quite out of the

way. His conduct was quite out of the way.

Out of the woods or wood=Freed from dangers or difficulties; ^n
safety; on sure ground. ^^Bk^n^X^ ^^K^ i^^^JlCX
The sick man is improving, and is out of wood now. Don't shout
till you are out of the ivoods.

Out of time = Deviating from the regular time. ^|^^ k^bX^ ^

^r. "^comk^hnx
The ship which sailed from London on the 2d inst. is out of time.
Out of tune =1. Not harmonious harsh; discordant. 2. Not in a
;

good state or temper ; rufifled ; (— ^^ X.lj^h'f^ M

irritated. )

^n-^^x, ?fl^yo (11) x>thL<. ^^J:*^£>r» ui)

X
1. The piano which I bought at auction is out of tune. 2. What
makes you out of tune has anything gone wrong ? He is very
;

much out of tune this morning.

Out of use = Not in employment. ^fZ^X^ ^-^^^h^T

The method of taking pictures by daguerreotype has gone out of

use.

Out-patient =A person who receives medical aid from a hospital, but

does not lodge within its walls. ^<^^^ (^/^Px® Jp|^i'^<

Outstanding accounts of = Unpaid debts, that ought to be paid to.

It is supposed that the outstanding accounts of the company which

has just suspended, will more than pay their debts.
Outstript the wind, to=To go very fast. ii^ T sfl
< -5 ^ ^
You should have seen the bay mare on the track ; she outstripped
the wind.

Out with it = Speak freely and fully ; make it known. ^ 3- ":f ^fL*

What are you thinking of so intently ? Out with it.

Over, to be=To be completed or ended. ^^ <S » Ptr» ^\^

When the game of ball was over^ the players went to the
 OVE C333]

restaiirant and had dinner.

Over again = Once more; with repetition. '4*--*^» ^M L» MiXX.
Please to read that last sentence over again.
Over against = Opposite ; in front. tMl>^irt^K^ KM L X O »

My house is over against the Orphan Asylum.

Over and above = Besides; beyond what is supposed or limited. Ju

It is not over and above warm. I had so much over and above what
I gave you.
Over and over=EepeatedIy ; once and again, j^jg VX^ MM ^
He said the verses to himself, over and over, to learn them by
heart.
Over and over again = Eepeatedly ; often. ^^MLX^ M^^
We havB driven on that road over and over again.
Over the left = Not at all: —an affirmation to the contrary; an ex-
clamation of disbelief in what is being narrated, (s) K#tr»
Is Dr. O. a skillful physician? Yes— over the left. (H;2^C0f§l"g'

Over the way = On the opposite side of the street. ^(DXs-ij^^llC

The telegraph operator lives over the way.

Overrun the constable, to=To spend more than a man is worth, or
can pay. MMtM^t. m.mt. Mixm. b 1 6 . u^Lxm
With his extravagant way of living, he is in danger of overrunning
the constable.

Over-shoot one's self, to=To venture too far ; to assert too much. ^
Before the construction of ocean steamers, a distinguished English
scientist over-shot himself, in proving as he supposed, that it
would be impossible to cross the Atlantic in a ship propelled by
steam.
Over-shoot the mark, to=To go beyond proper bounds; to exceed,
usually with a damaging result. Ml[CM<\ 3i^^j^l2)» i;/)
 C3343 PAD

The carpenter over-sliot the mark in charging the newly arrived

citizen such a high price for work ; for the man will never
again employ him.
Owe a grudge, to = To cherish ill will, spite or enmity; to bear
malice. |i|[;g: < 'ft^CO;g:^fS < . L^^ f ^ < ^. MM^^O
He owes you a grudge. The school-boy owts liis seat-mate a grudge,
for having reported his mischievous conduct.
Owe it to, to = To be under obligation ; to have it as a duty, t?l^^

Every one oiues it to society to be an honest and law-abiding

citizen.

Owe one a spite, to=To entertain a mean hatred for one. Al/CsfilS

It is ungenerous and degrading to oive one a spite.

Owing to = In consequence of; because of. OSt(/C» 0'^)h^^ I'C

Oioing to the professor's ill health, he will remain in Europe all

winter.
Own the soft impeachment, to — To admit the truth of something
alleged concerning one. ^ (/t iM t "a 51 6 ^ ^Jf © ^ ii^^'U ^6t
When the rumor, that he was about to marry the banker's
daughter, was mentioned to Mr A., he oivned the soft impeach-
ment.

P.

Pack up, to=To put together in close order or narrow compass. ^

Mr. E. is packing up his goods, preparatory to removal.
Paddle one's own canoe, to=To get along in life, or in any particular
enterprise, by one's own exertions; to succeed unaided, ^'f]'^

"When the young man applied to his uncle for assistance in

business, his uncle told him he must paddle his oivn canoe.
 »

'PAf^ t3353

Pair off, to=To go in pairs; hence, to agree with a member of the

opposite party that both shall refrain from voting. ^Q'^/u'^^i^

Senators A ind B. paired of, on the revenue bill.

Pale as a corpse = Pale in the extreme ; very pallid. ^5 A©^P < 'Si

His sickness has made him look pale as a corpse.

Palm off, to = To impose by fraud to put off by unfair means.
;
^JE
CO^^KXm<. ^tO\f6
You can not ^jaZ;/i oj^ that counterfeit coin on me.
Pan out, to=To appear as a result to develope to ; ; issue in. (s) ^
His manufacture of Avoolen cloths did not pa7i out very well. I
have made a new acquaintance, but I can not tell how he wil
pan out.

Paper moneys Notes or bills issued by authority, and promising

the payment of money, circalated as the representative ot coin

Parcel out, to=To divide and distribute by parts or portions. ^

The captain of the pirate ship parceled out the spoils of the
captured vessels among his crew.
Pardon me = Forgive me; excuse me — A phrase used when one asks
for excuse or makes an apology, (see I beg pcrdon) ^HC^^^ J;

Pardon me for interrupting you, but did you ? , . . .

Parliamentary train = A train which, by enactment of Parliament

is obliged to be run by railway companies for the conveyance

of third class passengers, at a reduced rate. M^?'i^(^I^K

Par ofexchange = The established value of the coin of one country

when expressed in the coin of another. ^^'&Z,^t<Df^(D'^
mm
By par o/ exc/iawgre between England and the United States, oDe
pound English currency is worth four dollars and eighty-four
cents of United States money.
Part a cable, to=To suffer the breaking of it. ^^, t^6
C336) PAS

In the storm, the ship' EnchoT varted her cable.

Part and parcel = An essential portion ; a part. |^1|0^^» ^^%
-^
This book is part and parcel of my library.
The army is part and pared of the people.
Part company, to=To separate. ^fBn'J*^ -5
The travelers parted company at Paris : one going to Italy, the
other to Egypt.
Part with, to = To be separated from ; to resign; to lose. )fi|^l]

t. Kmn6. tiko6. hM-^^. ^^^

It was very hard for us to pai-t with the servant who had been in
our family so many years.
Particular average = The damage or partial loss happening to the
ship, or cargo, or freight, in consequence of some fortuitous or
unavoidable accident. ;f;^©±tri:!3'^3^# J: b^t/l^

Particular average is boruel by the individual owners of the article

damaged, or by their insurers.
Party spirit = Devotion to party interest in and enthusiasm
; for one's

MM^^. M-Md^W^* ^M'li*

party.
Pass a divident, to=To omit the declaration and payment of a
dividend at the time when due. @e^^ t ^^^ iCM^ LXZk
Pass an opinion or judgment, to = To express an opinion or a
judgment. ^^1;^. nmtTt. ^,^kM^t
The lawyer was asked to pass an opinion on the best method of
enforcing the liquor law.
Pass away, to=Togoby; to be spent; to elapse; to die. j§^^
6. m<. m<. fet. m-^^t
The seasons pass aiuay rapidly.
Many years have passed away, since we played together as children.
Pass by, to=To elapse to be spent,
; ^ ^^t
g ^ ^ ceSilSI]
His time for study was allowed to pass by without improvement.
We were so engrossed in conversation, that the evening passed
by rapidly and imperceptibly.
Pass current, to=To circulate freely; to be generally accepted. ^
The iQ]^oit passes current, that Mr. A. is engaged to Miss. B.
Passed
^
midshipman=A midshipman who has passed
PAS

examination,
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and is a candidate for promotion to the rank of lieutenant. /^

Pass from mouth to mouth, to = To spread ; to gain currencj. ^fi^

The report of the merchant's failure passed from mouth to mouth.

Passing notice = Slight attention; mere attention. M^p^t^M^, —
The editor said that the oeismonies at the unveiling of the statue
called for more than a passing notice.

Pass in review, to = To be reviewed, or brought to mind 113^ 'i ^

The life of the prisoner passed in review before him, as Le was

confined in the prison.
Pass in the mind, to = To be the subject of thought. i^Pfd^.h 6
I can not tell what is passing in the mind of my neighbor.
Pass into, to = To change by a gradual transition to ; to become by
successive gradatiou. ^-^dr: ^©f» tWL^
His disease h-ns passed into a chronic state.
Passive commerce = Commerce in which the productions of a country
are carried by foreigners in their own ships. flU-^^^ (
— j23

Passive commerce builds up the shipping interests of other

countries, instead of our own.
Pass muster, to = To pass through an inspection without censure ; to
bear examination. -fpI^fi^Pt ^ < jt-S » Mi^t. l^^t. ^ ^
That excuse will not pass muster.

Pass one's self off, to =^To impose fraudulently or by trick ; to palm-;

pretend. M.^ < . ^OX . .. ^^UMt
The stranger who attracted so much attention passed himself off for
a Russian Count.
Pass one's word, to = To promise ; to pledge one's self. p]y^ f » ^
nt
I must get the boat for my boy ; for I have passed my word that I
will.

Pass orders— Written directions to guards, sentinels, etc., to allow

the bearer to pass through a camp. ^4'®?lfi'^ il^tk^^'i'
 C3383 PAY

Pass over or by, to = To overlook; noi to note or answer* to dis-

regard. tM.ktt^ kM.^f}-^t. hMbmt. kMi^t. k

I shall pa55 ove?' that part of his argument which relates to the
currency.In preparing the statistics of the states, the compiler
oiihe hook passed over Ohio. In distributing the papers this
morning, the newsboy j)a55e(i us b?j.
Patch up, to = To make suddenly or liastily to compose in an ;

ii regular or botching way. ^.^'^^r^'^* ^Mt tK^ ^

A peace was p)aiched up between Russia and Turkey in the con-

ference at Berlin,
patron saint = One canonized by the Horn. Oath. Church and regard-
ed as the peculiar protector of a country, community, or in-
dividual. ^MS (B7^(^J3;if.f, ^4i#©*Pi ^ (7^)

Pattern after, to=To imitate to follow, ; ^ k^t K^^

My son, I wish you to pattern after the wise and good.
Paul Pry = An inquisitive person, (s) #^^c^A» ^ ^ ^^
Macaulay, the English essayist, calls Bos well the biographer
''Paul Pry."
Pave the way for, to = To way for; to render possible
prepare the
or easy. (D'm^^'^^. ^Ji5:l^<» ^^t^hX.'Xs
Gen. Grant's success iu the war^aveJ the way for his nomination
to the presidency.
Pay attention to, to=To perform acts of civility or courtesy toward.

There are several visitors in town and I wish to pay some at-

tentions to them.
Pay court to, to=To endeavor to gain the favor of, by attentions ;

to shows civilities to. ©fl J:f#^ i£ L ^ iJiiiMS ;^tT» K^M

When the candidate for the presidency was in town the politicians
paid court to him.
Pay dear, to=To pay a large price ; to obtain at great cost. i^M It

Mr, F. paid dear for his education, for he ruined his health by study.
Pay dear for the whistle, to = To get any possession or advantage at
 PAT [339]

too great cost. %OWit6}^XtO ^OkU^ iiC'^-XtL^m'Bk^

Xt
Tlie boy who stole a ride ou the cars, and in getting off too soon
fell under the wheel and crushed his foot, paid dear for tlie
whistle.

Pay down, to=To pay for an article at the time of purchase or of

taking possession. ^J^-t?^^^, ^.^KX^S^
Mr. B. bought a farm, and paid one-half down.
Pay for, to = To give an equivalent for; to make amends for; to
atonefor. J:^^, ©I§t>$:^r, (ICfliiir» r^Sl-^MJ:!^
Xt
He paid for his carelessness in wetting his feet, with a severe
cold.

Pay homage, to — To show reverence; to render respect, especially

by external action, "^t^k^t ^ W^t > {^kM^tlJ^Mt
y <:6ti}^LX)
All who come into the presence of the pope must pay homage to
him.
Pay in advance, to = To pay before an equivalent is received. ]^^
mt>t. nmt
The principal of the seminary requires his pupils to pay in ad-
vance.
Pay one in his own or the same coin, to=To retort ; to retaliate. ^
The politician attacked the editor in a speech, and the editor
paid him in his own coin.

Pay no regard to, to = To disregard; to treat with no respect. J:

The misguided son pays no regard to the wishes of his parents.

Pay off, to = l. To make compensation to, and discharge. 2. To
retort upon ; to requite. (— ) ^fjf ki^S^XlUkm.Z>o (Zl) U
1. When the ship returned from the voyage, the crew were paid
off. 2. I will pay him off for neglecting to invite me to his
party.
Pay one's address to, to=To court; to seek in marriage, k U^Wil"^'

He has bQ&a. paying his addresses to the judge's daughter for some
 C340) PEN
Djonths.
Pay one's respects to, to = To visit as a matter of ceremony or
courtesy. \[CWf^(^mk^t, l^lt^-h^UfJ] fc ^ t» ©filU^

Have you paid your respects to the new governor ?

Pay one's way, to = To render an equivalent for what is laid out.

This boy, that we took in from the street, pays his way ; he ia

so useful and good natured and obliging.

Pay out, to = To slacken, extend, or cause to run out. ?lIllLr, ^Hx

The fish which was hooked, darted away so rapidly that we

were obliged to i^y out the line fast.

Pay the debt of nature, to=To die. ftt^ S^^i^^-

He has paid the debt of nature.
Pay the forfeit, or the penalty, to=To suffer the punishment. f^|)I?[.

The murderer paid the penalty of his crime on the gallows.

Pay the piper, to = To settle the bill; to suffer the consequences—
especially of extravagant, unwise, or foolish acts, ^J^i: Mj^-»

We should like to have a fine entertainment this evening ; but

who will pay the piper ?
Peck at, to = To belabour with petty and repeated blows ; to attack
with petty and repeated criticism. I^^ < ;&^*
^0 < i> L '^ ^^H
The morning paper is continually pecking at him.
Peep of day = The first appearing of day. &]]^ %i]<^Lhy^^
The huuter must be up at peep of day, if he would surprise tha
early game.
Peg along, to = To keep at work ; to make persistent exertion. ^%
Harvard had quickened her stroke to forty, while Yale peggea
along at thirty-eight to the minute.
Pent up == Inclosed ;
prevented leaving. P^fg Is^ h^X
It is trying to be pent up in a, large city, in hot weather.
 ,

^
Pepper and salt = Gray aftd black
PHI

; speckled. ^^^U^idt6^
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ltt»

A pepper-and-salt suit is not so common now, as it was twenty-five

years ago.
Per annum = By the year ; annually. ^4^
The ageut of the life insurance company receives one thousand
dollars joer annum.
Per centum, or per cent.=By the hundred. "g'^K
Interest on government bonds is four and a half per cent.
Perpetrate a joke, to = To be guilty of jesting at an unseasonable
time, ^mhmb^t. m^tmi^rmntmt
The ho J jjerpetrated a joJce at the camp-meeting.
Personal action = An action brought for the recovery of personal
property, for the enforcement of some contract or to recover
damages for its breach, or for the recovery of damages for the
commission of an injury to the person or property. $)]M^^'')
f)f^^ real action ^Ut>^i!l^^1^^P^rtiLX^^ (^^S5)
Pertain to, to = To have relation to. \[cMt^ H^Mt
The knowledge of the medicinal qualities of plants pertains to the
physician's art.
Pervading spirit = The spirit or feeling which characterizes all one's

conduct. Sji-t^-S^ilJ^, i.^ 6 ^^^

The pervading spirit of Howard was philanthropy.
Peter out, to = To run short; to fail; to give out. (s) M<, ^.S**

His business was promising at first, but has petered out.

—
Petticoat government A derisive term to express undue influence
or authority of a woman over a man. rfJ'i'^J^i'n, ^©:^f^/i>f

The neighbors say M.

under petticoat government.
that Mr. is

Philosopher's stone = A substance which it was formerly supposed

could change the baser metals to gold any thing which pro- ;

duces great and good results from things which are evil or un-
fortunate ; the way to wealth. \^j^ {=^tU^KyTj^^M%

JBoger JBacoii discoverd tlio composition of gun-powder, while

 C342:i PIE

searching for the pliiJosopliers stone.' ludustory and economy

are the true philosopher's stone. Contentment is the true philo-
sopher's stone in life.

Pick acquaintance with, to = To make the acquaintance of. ^ l3lB

Mj little boy is very sociable— on the steamer he picked ac-

quaintance with everybody.
Pickaninny = A negro baby or small child. Colored people at the
South call their babies, pickaninnies, (s) /J>^ (557jv^1]v5n^p5

Pick a quarrel, to=To get into a quarrel by seeking for it. ^£^
I was attending to my concerns, but he picked a quarrel with me.
Picked out = Ornamented or relieved with stripes of a different color.

On the river Thames, England, one may see white pleasure boats,
picked out with gold.
Pick one's way or steps, to=To go cautiously ; to select one's path.

The lady j'^ic^^d ^^6** "^"2/ ^^^'"^ ^^® ^^^ pavement and through the
muddy streets.

Pick out, to - To choose ; to select ; to separate as choice or desirable.

The indulgent father picked out the most brilliant diamond at

the jeweler's, and gave it to his daughter.

Pick to pieces = To find fault with; to decry. k^^Mt* 5:#tr» ^

He picked their character to pieces. Do not pick the book to pieces

Pick up, to=To improve slowly in health. Wi^k'^Jj^'^M: < » tI^M

She has been sick all winter; but now since spring and mild
weather have come she is picking up.
Piece of information = News; tidings; intelligence. fj/fP^, ^^. ^
The morning paper contained quite an interesting piece of in/or'
mation, concerning the removal of the Indians.
Piece out, to = To extend or enlarge by the addition of one or more
pieces, i^^it. ^<*. mms^. m^t
 PIT C343]

The boy grew so fast, that his mother was obliged to 'piece out his

coat.

Pigeon English = The barbarous and childish dialect of English, in

use in Chinese ports, between the English and American mer-
chants, and native traders. ?> V> (7) ^^^ (^tt^ ^iiMM^

Pile a= A sum of money; generally, the whole of a man's private

means, (s) ^^C^^. It^
He has made a pile in silk manufacturing.
Pillar box; pillar letter-box =A box attached to a pillar in the
streets, for the mailing of letters. %^^ (^^ t?! T 01 4- ^ ^ t

Pinched with hunger = Distressed on account of hunger. fL^^"^ L

The hunting party who were lost in the woods were pinched loith

hmiger.
Pin one down, to=In discussion, to force one to keep to the point or
to admit something, p^^ KV^X KtMrb 0\^ 6 . Oj^rA'tJ

The senator j^iwiet^Ms o^/3onewi do?d/-TO to a statement that he had

made in a speech, at the last session.
Pin one's faith upon another's sleeve, to = To be slavishly dependent
on another for one's opinions ; not to be an independent thinker.

You say that the issue of more paper money would benefit the
country ; but I shall not fin my faith on your sleeve.
Piping hot=At full heat; boiling hot. i-^|iLX» ^-^ai^'X
The tea is piping hot.
Pit ao-ainst, to = To introduce as antagonist to to provoke to combat.
;

They pitted two cocks against each other. Webster and Choate,
two eminent lawyers, were often pitted against each other in im-
portant trials.

Pitched battle = A battle in which the hostile forces have firm or

fixed positions, as distinguished from a skirmish or light
combat. jE4'^4'0f;, S((cpril:^ t ^1: ^ «> t ^ 5:^f; (/h
 C344} P1|A

to=To attack
Fitch in or into, ; to abuse ; to fall upon ; to fight. J:

:kmt. i:M6, ^U^. ^M^

The editor pitched into the new treaty, in his last paper. The dog
pitched into the chickens, and injured some of them.

Pitch one's tent, to = To prepare to tarry or reside for a longer

or

shorter time. ^ C, < mt&^^^^ ^^t

Having roamed about the world, the traveler pitched Ms tent in

London.
Pitch upon or on, to = To choose ; to select. J: iftp

The soldiers pitched upon Mr. D. to be their captain. I pitclied

upon this pattern, as the best.
Place to one's credit, to^To give one credit for. r^^^^-^ffl^*
5:^1^^^ (creditd^^^K trust in one's ability and intention to
B)ake payment at some future time KLX MMM^\±.OlM^ i:

The banker placed to the credit of the merchant the payment of in-
terest on his debt.
Play a double game, to=To act in two characters, one openly and
the other secretly ; to be deceitful, ^^/fg 1^(Z) ffl) k^ts f^

The man who solicited contributions, professedly to found an

orphan asylum, played a double game ; for he spent the money in
a gambling saloon at night.
Played out = Tired out ; exhausted ; used up. (s) '^^WX.\^ W^
1. This has been a hard day's work, and I am played out, 2. That
excuse for your tardiness at gchool is 'played out.
Play fast and loose, to = To act with reckless inconstancy; to be
fickle or changeable. ^^JlL^ ^^^L» ^y^^'^b. ^
The newspaper plays fast and loose on the question of female suf-
frage. The young man plays fast and loose, in his courtship of
the young lady.
Play into the hands of, to = To assist; to co-operate with; to help
forward. J:|ll<. tW^iJt. K^SU^Ut. O^-M-k^t
Tlie printers play into the hands of the bookbinders.
Play of colors = The appearance of several prismatic colors in rapid
euccession, on turning an object. -b'S.^^S^"^'^ ^ < 'MM
 PLA C345]

The play of colors in the kaleidoscope is remarkably beautiful.

Play off, to = To display; to show. ^M.\^t ^ ^ff^Xn.^^> s t

The judge played off some tricks, for the amusement of the
childrea.
Play one a mck, to=To deceive or impose on one by a cunning
stratagem. ^^m< . '^^Mlt . ^K^Wknt
The man plaijed the hoy a trick, in sending him to the shoemaker's
to get his horse shod.
Play one false, to=To deceive; to prove unfaithful or untrue to one.

Mr. A. intrusted his partner with the chief management of the

business, but the partner j?Za?/ec? 1dm false.
Play one's cards well, to=To act judiciously and skilfully. C < ^
Mr. C, the politician who wishes to be nominated for congress,
^lays Ills cards well.

Play second fiddle, to = To take a subordinate part; to follow another's

lead. ^-^<D^i5intMZ>s AcDTt?:E<. ^KO^^^V^S^
The actor refused to play second fiddle in the drama.
Play the devil with, to = To interfere with, or molest extremely ; to
ruin, (s) 5:$^<% h^i^nts km^^6
You would better not have any thing to go with that man, for he
is utterly unprincipled and will play the devil with you.

Play the fool, to=To act like a fool, or foolishly ; to appear as if

void of understanding. .#.*> lICt^M^> ^^'^^ ti^t 6

The young man played the fool, in contracting gambling debts for
which he must sacrifice the property which his father left him.
Play the hypocrite, to = To pretend to be other and better than one
really is. ^mmi^t^t
Persons sometimes p)l<^y ^^^ hypocrite^ in order to gain some ad-
vantage.
Play truant, to=To stay away to ; idle ; to loiter. ^"^^iMf^ ffl

Two of the scholars in this school played truant yesterday.

Play with edg-e-tools, to^To act with levity or tbmghtless presump-

tion, with the risk of serious damage. ^0^2:^^» IS^irH^
 C3463 PLU ^

The father said to Lis son who engaged in stock gambling, " you
are flaying icitli edge-tools.'"

Plea in bar = The defendant's denial thai the plaintiff has any cause
of action. W^^^m^^^M^t Z>W,^'(Dmms ^^^ti^XU
Plea of or in abatement ; defence in abatement =A plea that the suit
of the plaintiff may cease for the time being. ^^^(DWWi^iL

Pleased to do a thing, to be = To take pleasure in. JrJlrlT* ^•^

The mandarin said that he should be pleased to introduce the

Englishman to his friends. Will you be pleased to do me the
favor to escort my friend to the station ?

Pleased with, to be = To approve; to have complacency in; to be

gratified with. i:#t^^, k^^t. rfi^t
The teacher is "pleased with the deportment of his pupils, the
present term.
Pleas in discharge = Answers of the defendant admitting the demand
of the plaintiff, and showing that it has been discharged by
some matter of fact. J[^^C^^^J:^lf±g£tC3l£7^^ () (iE^^

Pleas cf justification = Pleas which assert that the defendant has

purposely done the act of which the plaintiff complains, and in
theesercise of his legal rights. J[^-@-©|lf'^7'2 6|^^^^Jrff ^

Plea to the action = An answer to the merits of a cause or suit. |J^

Plenty as blackberries = Very numerous; very abundant. W^Z>WL^

L .

The politicians were plenty as hlacJcberries, at the mass-meeting.

Plough in, to = To cover by ploughing.

0j § XM^
The farmer spread his fertilizer on the ground, and ploughed it in.

Plough up or cut, to==To turn out of the ground by ploughing. ^

The wheat sown in the fall was winterkilled, and the farmer
ploughed it up.

Pluck out, to = To draw out suddenly, or to tear out. 51 § ttl ^ » ^

 The eaglf, enraged by the capture of her young, plucJced out the
eyes of her assailant.
Pluck up, to = To gather up ; to summon ; to rouse. ^tp» ^HO'^
mt. nt
The young lady could not pluck up courage enough to take a bath
in the sea.

Pluck up by the roots, to = To destroy from the foundation; to

eradicate. ^ tl-Is i 6 tTWi t. tl: ^ ^ < » tTM 6
Political dishonest}^ is an evil which ought to be plucked up by the

roots.

Plummet line=A sounding line; a line to make soundings with, jpj

mm
Every ship is supplied with a plummet-live.
Plume one's self, to=:To be proud to boast one's self. @'{^f*» If ^
;

John B. phones himseJf on being the best ball player in school.

Plunge-bath = A bath in water, deep enough for diving and swimming.

I took a plunge-hoth from a spring-board at the river, this morning.

Plunging fire = A discharge of fire-arms, poured down upon an enemy
from some eminence above. ^^\(MMi^ b~f'^Z>^^^Pi\t

We gave the banditti a plunging ^re as they passed beneath us.

Plurality of votes -The excess of votes cast for one individual over
those cast for any one of several competing candidates, fifeco

Pocket an insult or affront, to = To receive it without resenting, or at

least, without beekiug redress. 1^-5 <£ ^ < ^/§ i:^ < » ^/^ ^

He never pockets an insult. He pocketed the affront, and said

nothing.
Poet laureate == An officer of the Queen's household whose business

is to compose an ode, annually, for the Queen's birthday or

other suitable occasions. ^iT^ft A(^® tCX^i0^M#ril
mtikt :i>kWiTt !t>'^nin'f^)
Point, a = A bit of secret information concerning a stock; a theory
or fact regarding stocks on which one bases a speculation, (s)

If the operator has a good mint, he has a " sure thing."

 t348:) PON

Point a moral, to = To use for the purpose of moral instruction, ^j

The temperance lecturer pointed a moral, with the case of the man
who was frozen to death, while intoxicated.
Point or matter in disput8 = The point or matter which is disputed
or contested. ^^» ^f^
The matter in dispute is the title to a small tract of woodland.
Point of honor = 1. A matter which concerns one's self-respect, or
the esteem of others. 2. Scrupulousness in a matter aflfecting
one's honor. (-) ^1^7)m^\^^mt ^^^o (n) ^BHI: a^^
1. Mr. E. makes it a point of hoiior to keep his appointments. 2.

He hesitated on a point of honor.

Point of view = Position from which anything is seen or considered

We should for the sake of fairness, take into consid- ration other
people's point of view, as well as our own.
Point out, to=To show by the finger or other means; to indicate
clearly, ^fr^f. iamt
In the last number of the magazine, a writer points out some of
the dangers besetting our country.
Point to be solved = The thing to be explained, or decided. Wt^J\ ir

The point to be solved is, whether the earliest races of North

America came from Asia.
Poke fun at, to=To ridicule; to jeer; to make fun of; to make a butt
of. kmmt. k^s.
They poked fun at him on account of his queer dress.
Police force = The police. ^^M
The police force is not a military, but a civil organization for tho
preservation of order in cities.

Poll a jury, to = To examine each member of a jury individually, as

to his concurrence in the verdict, fij^itfl L X10>^ ^^Pg^
Pontoon bridge = A bridge made of pontoons, or light frame work,
easily transported, and used in forming a bridge quickly for the
passage of troops, ^^f , ^|?5
Fontoon bridges are used in military campaigns.
 POS C3497

Pony = A translation of sorae anther studied, (s) #f1^2^

Some students are in the habits of using ponies in Greek or Latin.
Pony up, to = To pay; to settle an account (s). ^,^^ Wi^k^'f"
It is time to pony up on that bill.

Poor as a church-mcnse = Miserably poor. #.^i^^*^*^I] L ». ^^ ^ V

He has a large family, and is poor as a church-mouse.
Po r chance = Little opportunity; small likelihood. '%y^'^$ ^ ^

I thiuk he has a poor chance to get this position. "With your many
you have & poor chance of success.
disabilities,

Pop the question, to = To make an offor of marriage. #>t^5:^3*i

Has he popped the question ?

Popular belief- A belief which is cnmmon, which prevails among

the people. — j|3:>if#^ftfp. f
f§ Pe^ c^ ft ^ P/r
: Id Ireland it is a ^J'^pwZar ieZie/", that St. Patrick banished snakes
from the country.
Pore over, to = To read or study with continued and abstracted,
application. f^M^ ^ It 'j ^Ir
What is that book you are poring over this afternoon ?
Port of entry = A harbor where a custom-house is established, for
the legal entry of merchandise, f^gg '^h 6M. MWi
Port the helm — An order to put the helm over the left side of the
ship. $^7>:^f^\Z%V2CMn^ (Starboard the helm t^-^\Xn
Possessed^ Entered into and influenced ; having the will conf rolled,
— said of evil spirits, passions, etc. '^ b i^ t^i'^^fl 6 ^
M
b f^

He acts like one 2:)ossessed. The boy seems to be possessed with

the spirit of mischief.
Possessed of, to be = To be put in possession of; to be made or become
the owner or holder of.
^ f^Ji^ t^ COfi)r^^-fZ b
At the time of his death he loas possessed of st million of dollars.
Possessory action or suit = An action or suit brought to maintain or
recover p-.ssession. MM^^^%nMffi(Df3M
Post accounts, t) = To carry accounts from the journal to the ledger;
to place them under certaiu heads in the ledger in methodical
order. B|gi ^ftL^tl'.;:* § St* Jl/f IE L < i^t£^lci)^0
 C350] POU

Tour accounts have not been posted ; if you will call to-morrow, I

will tell you what it amounts to.

Postal district = A limited region or subdivision of territory, with
reference to convenience in mailing and distributing letters, etc.

Postal guide = A book issued by the post office department giving

information concerning post-office regulations, mail routes,
and the like. mm^Mmm^M^^m^mmm^tmm^ ^
Post books, to=To transfer, as accounts, to the ledger. ^fElI»i(/C (!]•

How often are the hooks posted in your store ?

Posted— often with up = Well acquainted with the subject in question^

(5). mmLX, ^<^l)fl6

He is "well posted in old and rare books. I will keep you posted as
to my health.
Post-haste = With speed or expedition, i^ ^, ^* X » :^ ^ $* t?
The man was badly injured by a runaway horse, and a messenger
was dispatched, posi^-Aasfe, for a physician.
Post mortem examination = An examination of a body made after
death. WM. m^m'§\\
A post mortem examination of his father revealed deep seated
disease.

Pot-luck = What may chance to be provided for dinner, ^^^©fl^-

Come and take pot-luch with me to-day.

Pounce upon, to = To seize suddenly or eagerly. J:^,^^^tr» h^
The hawk pounced upon the chicken. The policeman pounced upon
the thief, just as he was coming out of the store.
Pour a broadside, to — 1. To discharge all the guns on one side of a
ship at once. 2. To assail powerfully. (—) ^f^cO-^ijOi^^^

1. The American ship poured several hi-oadsides into the English

2. Pour him a broadside, my brave boys.
ship.
Pour into, to = To enter continuously, or in great numbers. liC^t,
 PRA [3511

ChiDese are consia.-ni\y ponring into the Straits Settlements.

Pour cil on the troubled waters, to = To quiet a disturbed condition
of affairs ;
to heal disseusious. |^|Li:^tr» ^fDHH^ rStJ'
The political conversation was very tumultuous ; but the senator,
by his speech, poured oil on the trouUed icaters.
Pour out the vails of one's wrath, to = To express one's anger
vehemently. UL<-^,kUh,t. Mfff K.-^!. b XM6
The man who had been deceived in the quality of goods which ho
bought of the merchant ^02«recZ ow^ the vails of his lurath upon
the merchant's partner.
Poverty -stricken = Poor; destitute of comforts or necessities. ;g^
Many them were poverty-stricken M'lien they arrived
of there.
Powers that be = Eulers;— also, any one in authority. ;j^^J ^J^j

The poivers that be, have prescribed the style of dress to be worn
graduation-day.
Practicable breach = A breach admitting of easy entrance by an as
sailing party especially, one when the slope of the debris is so
;

gentle as to make the ascent easy to an assailing party.

:^^^

Practical j:ke — A jokf^ put in practice; a joke the fun of which

consists in something done, ff tfCM t M ^ "e ^H {nM © ^ ^
Kjpracticaljoke is often a trick played upon a person, or an attempt
to put him in a ridiculous position.
Practice-cruise =A cruise for the practice of cadet-midshipmen, and
of cadet-engiueers. U%±'^mm^mW:^'^ '^^^^m'niiSiM
Practice on one's credulity, to = To make use of one's credulity as a
means of sport or deception.
A<Dm$Km}ZX:tkmV^Mn
The hunter practiced on 3Ir. A's credulitij, by telling him large and
improbable stories.

Pray iu aid, to — 1. To call in as a helper one who has an interest

in the canse. 2. To claim the benefit of an argument. (—) ^
 C35^] PRE ^___
Preach up, to =• To discourse in favor of; to commend, J^^^, ^
mt. Slit
He has been preaching up economy to me.
Precatory words = Expressions in a will, praying or requesting that
a thing shall be done. ^
^:J^t^i^ ^ )£ <^^m (vi#l5)
Precedent condition = A condition preceding the vesting of an estate
or the accruing of a right. B(ifl^;f1^» MMt^^ f^nPlm
In the United States, depositing the title-page, and two copies of
tne book, in the office of the librarian of congress, are precedent
conditions of obtaining a coj^yrii^ht.
Preference shares = Shares in a joiut-stock company entitliug the
holders to a preferential dividend ; so that a holder of proferenco
shares is entitled to have the whole of his dividend paid before
any dividend is paid to the ordinary share-holders. ^i(?Oii

h h)
Pregnant with, to be = To be full of; to contain. ^^X\MO^ h^
The discovery of tlie gold mines of California was pregnant with
results to the nation and to the world.
Prepare the ground or way, to=To make preparation. ^^k^t\
Learning to read prejjares the ivay for all knowledge.
Presence of mind = A calm and undisturbed state of the mind, which
enables one to speak or act judiciously, and without embarrass-
ment, in unexpected difficulties or dangers. ^^M,s ^^» tlfc^.

When the house took Mr. C. exhibited grea.i presence of mind,

fire,

and removed and valuables safely.

his family

Present arms, to = To hold the arms (weapons) perpendicularly

before the body, in token of respect. WiWt^ L^C^ J:|$©H^tC

In saluting the general as he rode down the lines, the regiment

presented arms.
Presentation c:py — A copy of a work presented to some one by tha
author, as a testimony of resx>ect. ^M§» jil^
 *

PRE C3533

He sent a presentation copy of his history of Japan, to his friend,

the professor of history in Yale college.
Present in a new light, to=To present in such a manner that some-
thing can be seen in a new position, or so that new information
may be derived, ^fl-^ ^UKX^nt ^ fffrtfC^^f
His attractiveness as a speaker arises from his power of presenting
an old subject in a new light.
Prosent to the mind = Distinctly lemembered. ^ 4r ^ ^lili'^K'i'^V^X
})

The battle-scenes are present to the mind of the old soldier, even
though many years have passed.
Preserve game, to — To prevent from hunting or killing game. ^^
The legislature has passed laws io preserve certain kinds of game.
Pressed for time, to be = Not to have sufficient time; to bo hurried.
%nn^L. i^fyj^L. ^it/)T, i;<'
The speaker apologized for his imperfect speech, saying that "he
was presbedfor time when preparing it.
Fr3SS forward, to= To move forward urgently to hasten. ; ^ [^ j§tp •

The man who entered the crowd from behind pressed forivard, that
he might he ir the speaker.
Press into servic?, to = To employ; to utilize; to put to use. ^^,
The desire to witness the regatta was so universal, that every
horse in the liveiy stables V!2lb pressed into service to carry pas-
sengers.
Press on, to = To make one's way with violence or effort. i^ly^]ff
MU
"We pressed on through the crowd, progressing slowly, till we^
reached the doors of the hall, where we showed our tickets and
were admitted.
Press one hard, to = To earnestly urge or entreat one. ^K^MT
The keeper of the livery-stable pressed Mr. B. hard, to sell him
his fine trotting horse.
Presumptive evidence = Any evidence which is not direct or positive.

Presumptive evidence of felony shoal 1 be cautiously admitted.

 )

'

C3543 PRI

Pretty weU='Well in some degree; moderately well; quite. ^"-^^

The class in geometry recited pretty icell to-day. I feel pretty well
this morning.
Prey on or iipon = l. To seize and devour as food. 2. To waste

gradually ; to cause to pine away. (— ) ir^li'N^^^o (^) ^^

1. The cat preys uiJon mice. 2. His financial embarrassments

prey upon his mind.
Pric3-current = A published list of prevailing prices of merchandise
stocks, species, etc. ^®^, fl#M^
Prick up the ears, to = 1. To attend closely; to listen sharply. 2,

To raise the ears, said especially of the ears of an animal. (—

Mint. ^itLt^Ko (:=.) :^fcS^. :^tmo m\ic$m'^
1. In passing through the woods, I heard a strange sound, which
caused me to p7-ick up my ears. 2. The horse pricks up his ears,
when he sees something unusual.
Prima facie evidence = That evidence which is sufficient to establish

the fact, uuless rebutted, jx^-fr h6 ^* £^ < kX^'M t f 6 ilC

&6^$mm. mm
When buildiugs aro fired by sparks, emitted from a locomotive
engine, iu passing, it is, prima facie evidence of negligence on the
part of those who have charge of it. ^

Primary colors primitive colors = 1.

;
The seven simple colors into
which light is resolved when transmitted through a prism. 2.
The three colors, blue, yellow, and red. (— ) [ii-^^X] ^feiiP

Prime mover, the = The person originating or most prominently

carrying on an enterprise. iil)^» JJaWI'^
The merchant was the prime mover in the matter of establishing a
telegraph office in our town.
Prior to ^Previous to; before, r-^/l- 1^, <D^\IC
His coming to the city to reside was prior to his marriage.

Prison limits = A definite extent of space, in or round a prison, within

which a prisoner has liberty to go and come. ^^ ife {/^ i-E A
The debtor was Dot cunfiued in a cell, but was allowed ^risow limits.
 PRO [355}

Private act = An act operatiug only iipon particular persons and

private concerns. ^i.|L^^. WiA^lk-dCMt 6^^^ (^#15)
Private acts ought not to be noticed by courts, unless pleaded.
Private calender = The list or register of private bills, or those which
specially concern individual interests rather than public ones.

.
mw^xumM^)^%^iA<^mmi'cmt ^mi'^omm
The bill to remunerate Mrs. C. for property destroyed by the

United States troops during the war, is on the private calender.

Private nuisance or wrong = A nuisance which affects individuals
specially. i@I Ai^SiJ'til^* ^ZH
It is private nuisance for one to keep hogs or other animals so as
Q.

to incommode his neighbor, and render the air unwholesome.

Privileged communication — see conjidentiul communication. ^^^^
Privileged debts = Debts to which a preference in payment is given
out of the estate of an insolvent or a deceased person. f{Il((C-^ t
Parochial and other local rates, and clerks' and servants' wa'-'os
are examples oi privileged debts. (Eog.)
Privy to = Admitted to the participation of knowledge with anotlier
of a secret transaction; privately knowing. h^\[C^t^ b ^H^ft

He was too honest to be privy to the plan to rob the store, and
not tell of it.

Probate court = A court for the probate of wills. M#fe^^:^

Probate duty = A government tax on property passing by will, jg 3?

Process, train, or chain of reasoning = Connected argument.

Jf|^

By a long and tedious process of reasoning, the lawyer endeavored

was not guilty of murder.
to prove that his client
Produce an instance, to = To bring forward an occurrence or a fact
in proof of somethiug. 0/iJ |: ^j < , f^ij^ ^ ii^fj f
The speaker prodticed an instance of patriotism and integrity in
Mr. Keed, the American, who refused to be bribed in the
Kevolutionary war.
Prcductive of, to be - To produce ; to cause. h^t\ kflt^ I: Ul
 C356 1 PRO

Intemperance \s productive of much misery.

Proficient in = Well advanced in knowledge and skill; expert. \[c ^^

Miss A. is proficient in music.

Profit by, to=:To make improvement by; to gain advantage by. ^

The young man has profited hy your advice.

Prog = Victuuls; food; supplies. (5). -^^» ^
Ctjrae, let's have some prog.

Promissory note = A written promise to pay a certain sum of money

at u future time, unconditionally. f^^^M
Proof-sheet = A trial impression from types, an engraved plate, etc.,

taken for correction. |^'ijilj» 4"^IE|jIj

Proof-sheets of this book come in from the elec*ro-ty iter's every

day.
Pro rata = lu proportion ; proportionately. j;h 1^ L X » f1]^ ^ ^ t
X
The assests of the bankrupt estate were divided pro rata among
the creditors.
Pros a,nd cons = The reasons for and against anything; advantages
and disadvantages. ^^(DmMiJs ^S. ^t^t
The governor heard the arguments, pro and con, in reference to
pardoning the man who was in prison for forgery.

Protest a bill or note, to = To cause a formal statement to be made

in writing by a public notary, under seal, that the bill or note
was, on a certain day, presented for acceptance or payment, and
that such acceptance or payment was refused; thereby makiJ^g
a claim against the parties for the loss or damage which may
arise to the holder. ^^5: ^^Al-^lM^ L X^i^^'-^dl^^^,

Protest against, to = To express opposition to; to object to. ((Z:i%f>

The travelling public will protest againd the discontinu;mc3 of the

morning accommodation train.

Protracted meeting = A religious meeting continnod for many suc-

cessive days. ^0fl3^i^t7^'5^;|til^^if4t-
Proud flesh =A fungous growth or excrescence of iiesh in a wound
 PUL C3573

or ulcer, ^l^ {^i^^KX^CO^mifZ^ t O)

Froud flesh interferes with the healing of a wound or an ulcer.
Proud of=Eeadj to boast elated at. i: |^ ^ X
;

The valevictorian is proud of his success.

Provide against, to = To take measures against; to counteract or
escape, tmiit . ^"^Ji^^Mt. h^s
He provided against the destruction of his house by lightning, by
putting up lightning rods.
Provided that = On condition that; with understanding that; in case
that, ^t-.-.-ei^, C5Ji^rM» ^(DWm'CX.
The penalty for this offense shall be imprisonment, provided that

the provisions of this act shall not apply to actions committed

prior to the passage of the act.
Provide for, to=To furnish with supplies; to furnish with resources
or means. \[L^^krSit. hXH^^^ KnLXm^k^t> O
She is provided for, by the will of her father. He provided for
the education of his son.
Proximate cause- That which immediately precedes and produces
the effect, distinguished from a predisposing cause. i£S iS0

'^\i^ proximate cause of his son's malarial fever was local miasma;
but the predisposing c;iuse was general debility.

Public credit = The reputation of, or general confidence in, the ability
or readiness of a government to fulfill its pecuniary engagements.

The public credit of the United States has been firmly established,
by the resumption of specie payments.
Public law = l. Law of nations. 2. A public act or statute. (— ) ^
^. 'MMS^mo (II) &^C0m^\lcmt6m'^{mllCh6 private
act )£^n\\tX)
Public opinion = Common opinion; the prevailing belief or feeling.
mm. &m
Public war = A war between independent sovereign states or nations.

Public works = Military and civil engineering works constructed at

the public cost, or for public u:-e. /g^itx^. i^
Full abcut one's ears, to=To bring overthrow and destruction on
 C3583 PUS

one's self. UE^llcm^r^t^t

The man who goes about to destroy another's home and hap-
piness will, ver}^ likely, end by pulling his own house down
about his ears.
Pull down, tD = To demolish; to subvert; to degrade. M^f ^WiO^
In political affairs, as well as mechanical, it is easier to puU doivn

than to build up.

Pull out, to^^To draw out ; to extract. ?I § |ii "T . @ § HI t
In making the box, the boy drove the nails wrong, and was obliged
to pull them out.

Pull the strings or wires, to = To operate by secret means; to

intrigue. ^It^WA^mt . ^B^^O

Mr. A. pidled the ivires at the convention so as to secure the
nomination of senator B.

Pull or draw the wool over one's eyes, to^To impose upon, by
specious and plausible talk. Kt^f (±%£?L^f&LrX)»
Kkmt
The South Sea Company dreio the tvool over the eijes of mnuj Enghsh
people, and induced them to invest their means in the South Sea
bubble.
iPull together, to=To co-operate ; to unite ^tlf^ —^^^^ t
The thirteen American colonies pulled together in securing their
independence.
PuU up, to = To stop. W16. M^t6 (SfiB^)
The driver cracked his whip and went through the village with
great display of fine driving, andptidled up at the inn at the end
of the street.
Pull up stakes, to = To abandon one's residence or place of business;
to change ; to remove, (s). W^(D ^M 5: * 6 » ^ff t
Mr. I. is too old to j^ull up stakes, and begin anew.
Pursuant to= Agreeably to in accordance witli. iJC'MfrlT (i^Em^X
; ^

Fursuant to notice in the morning paper, a meeting of the citizens

was held in the evening, to consider the purchase of land for a
park.
Push on, to=To proceed with haste, ^^^iit!'
'J. he general pusJied on, that he mi^ht overtake the retreating
army.
 PUT C 359J

Push (or elbow) one's way, to = To advance by effort, and by

pushing others aside. M^^L'^^^Mli'
The boy pushed Ms icay through the crowd to his father, who sat

on the pLatforra.
Put about, to = To tack; to reverse direction. :^Ip]5:fS:f» &^^£

As soon as the captain kueAv that a man had fallen overboard, he

ordered the ship to put about.
Put a false construction on, to^To interpret or explain wrongly; to
misinterpret; to misunderstand. h%%Mf^. 5: Te^jS'^^ X |^#t"
The senator says, ihixt i\\Qj put a false construdiM on his speech
respecting Chinese immigration.
Put a good face upon, to = To represent favorably to cause ;
to ap-
pear in a good light. i:#<i^^» $:^^^^^d:t"
Hearing that an insurance company in which I held a policy was
not very reliable, I inquired of the secretary, who ^jm^ a good
face upon the matter so that I was deceived.
Put an end to, to -To terminate; to close ; to destroy. i:±tr» ^

The new superintendent of the railroad ^5^^ cin end to the custom
of blowing the whistle while passing through the city.
Put a rod in pickb, to = To get ready a smart punishment. J|^
< ^
The editor has put a rod in pickle, for the politician who spoke
slightingly of his paper in a speech.
Put a ship into CDmmission, to = To send it forth on public service,

after it has been laid up. 4^$ -tr^l^:^ b L tlfiir^lfici'?-?^'^^

Ltr
The United States ship Constellation has been put into commission.
Put a stop to, to = To CMUse to cease ; to stop. 5: fl i^ t IP » ki^ts*

The new teacher has put a stop to ball-playing in the yard.

Put away, to — 1. To divorce. 2. To renounce; to discard; to expel.
(-) mmto c^) m-tx^^. mf^t. mms.. ^^^o
1. Whoever marries her that is put aicay commits adultery. 2.
He
has put aicay evil companionship.
Put back, to = To hinder to delay. $^ <^
; W^\t
He vi-dspid hade in building h.is house, by the scarcity of brick.
 creo) PUT

Put between, to = To place between. CO BH K Ai^- 6

Cork is sometimes put hekveen the soles of shoes, to render them
water-ti^ht.
Put by , to - To lay or thrust apide. M®t. fT^^ 5' T ft <
Tlie English government can not safely J3m^ by the Irish land
question.
Put down, to = l. To lay down; to deposit. 2. To degrade; to baffle;

to confute. (-) S < , ^ ^ to (-"-1) Fl f . Kt 5 . mmt. ^

mr
1. The man put doion the money on the counter, and requested
the cashier to give him a bank check. 2. He was put down in
the argument.
Put forth, to = i. To thrust out ; to extend. 2. To make manifest;
to exert. 3. To propose ; to make public. (-^) ^3:t/[l|t» ^

1. He would have fallen, if he had not put forth his hand and
grasped the fence. 2. Ho put forth his strength to lift the
weight. 3. He had j9wi/or^A a book describing his adventures
in a foreign country.
Put in or int3, tD = l. To insert ; to introduce among otliers. 2. To
enter a harbor. (-) tWl^. J:f$A to (H) f A^
1. Did the printer say he would put in a paragraph concerning
the accident. 2. The vessel ^?<^ in at Honolulu during the storm*
Put in an appearance, to = To appear; to present one's self; to be
seen. {s). ^it 6 . LH 5 » ^khhnts MM.^ ^
Since the day that the law concejuing theui took effect, the tramps
have not put in an appearance.
Put in a word, to=To say something in a general conversation; to
introduce a word, g-^^/r?) /) » ^tl^t^ ^t^6
The daughters were talking about the customs of society, when
the mother said, " Let me jyut in a loord."
They talked so eagerly and so fast, that I could scarcely put in a
tvord.

Put in force, to = To enforce, ff |f^ f , #tfr t

It is easier to pass laws than to put them in force.

Put in irons, to = To apply manacles or handcuffs to a person. ^fS*

 )

PUT Caen

The mutineers on tlie vessel were pid in irons and tftken into port

to be tried.

Put in pledge, to = To put in pawn to pawn. :g ; r® < » ^t

He was so reduced to poverty, that he put his book in pledge.

Put in practice, to = To make use of; to exercise; to employ. |g^

The young man has been placed in charge of a mine, where he

will have opportunity to put in practice what he has learned at
the scientific school.
Put in requisition, to= To render necessary, .j^.^ ^^t
At one time during the voyage, the ship sprang a leak, and the
pumps were put in requisition.

Put way of, to=To render

into the possible; to aid one in doing.

The senator could not give a government clerkship to his young

friend, but he put him into the ivay of obtaining one.

Put in tune, to = To put in harmonious adjustment; to harmonize.

m^^m. mmt
Mr. A. has come to put the piano in tune
Put it to, to = l. To set before one for advice, judgment, acceptance,

etc. 2. To offor to sell. (— ) (^fpl^, rrij-S, C^lSto (—

1. Now I put it to you; what would you do? 2. I will put it to

you at $ 10.

Put off, to = 1. To turn aside; to baffle. 2. To postpone. 3. To

get rid of ; to dispose of. 4. To pass fraudulently. 5. To push

from land; to depart; to leave land. 6. To lay aside; to

remove. (— ) ^V^t. ^W^m^l-'^. ^^^W^^ MkWr^h

1. put tie ambassadors off with an ambiguous answer.

The king
2. Fut not of till to-morrow what should be done to-day. 3.
They put of their estates. 4 Is is wrong to put of a. counterfeit
note knowingly. 5. He p-at of the boat. The ship put of this
•
morning. 6. Tell the child to put of his shoes. They are
> . speaking of puiiing o£' servants.
 '

[362] PUT

Put on, to = l. To invest one's self with. 2. To assume. (— ) M6*

m6o (-) ^^^ ^'-mtt
1. Ho jJid on his overcoat to go to the office. 2. He put on a
haui^hty air, when the poor person approached him.
Put on airs, to=:To assume an artificial manner; to make a show of
pride or haughtiness. ]g'If t^M, 5: ;^ ^ ^Wt^ 6
,

That young miss is very conceited, and puts on airs.

Put one in possession cf, to --To cause one to have. ^^ ^^X>^

The boy j^ut the poUce7nan in p)ossession of knowledge which led to

the arrest of the thief.
Put or throv7 one off his guard, to = To render one neglectful or
unwary. ^kmW^^Lts
The pickpocket engaged the gentleman in conversation, and thus
tlirevj him off his guard.
Pat one on his mettle, to = To amuse one's spirit or courage; to
excite one. ^::^%nw^^'Mmnt . -M:h \.x^m.h^m^L
Some one spoke disparagingly of the senator's native state, and
thereby rjid him. on his mettle.
Put one's fo.t in it, to = To get one's self into a pretty mess; to
mismanage to blunder.; -9c ^ '^» i^ 6 lll^I .S^

Now you have put your foot in it, if you have been uncivil to your
rich uncle.
Put one's head into a hornet's nest, to=To get into trouble by med-
dling. =^^i^\^xmwLhm<.. m^oKv-x^ji'Mt
By advising concerning the marriage of Mr. A. and Miss B., Mr.
C. has put his head into a hornet's nest.
Put one's nose out of joint, to = To supplant one in the affections of
another. ^^mi "^Kt. M/;^i:f#. i^tWiLX^kWi^
t
The baby, your younger brother, has put your nose out of joint.

Put one's self forward, to = To make one's self prominent in a bold

or conceited manner, ^^fj^^ # ^'T^lSr. J$-WX L < rM.''M -5

Mr. F. always p?//'.s himself forward.

Put one's self in the place of otliors, to = To do by others or to judge

of others as we would, if we were in their place. MKCOiyfM'iC

 PUT [363]

i)fz^^^<'S^ hitm^ t>ii^7^ t ^ HIT?! b rfili Ar ^ L:^

nmAtwnt ^
Our judgments of others would often be mora charitable, if we
could 2^ut ourselves in their place.

Put on one's good behavior, to=To put on probation, or in a state

of trial, in which something important depends on good behavior.
KfT^^nt. nyDitm^t. mrkmmt
One of the school-bojs has been irregular and negligent, and
having been reprimanded, he v^ as put on his good behavior ( = his
stay in school was made to depend on his good behavior).
Put on one^s guard, to = To warn ; to caution ; to render watchful, f^

When Mr. A. loaned his horse to a friend, he put him on his

guard against the horse's trick of shying.

Put on short allowance, to = To limit to the use of a small quantity.

The water in the reservoir was so low, that the people of the city

were 2^ut on short alloicance.

Put on the screws, to = To be severe and exacting. J^ < ^ » I*! tf I/*^ ^
Our former teacher was very pleasant and easy but the new ;

teacher puts on the screws.

Put out, to=l. To shoot out. 2. To extinguish. 3. To place at
interest. 4. To provoke, as by insult; to displease. 5. To
publish to make public. 6. To confuse
; to disconcert to ; ;

interrupt. 7. To place out of joint to dislocate. 8. To eject.

;

(-) ^t> It. ^to (n) mt. mto (H) m^tfcn

{\'±^%i^^l»'^t. ^N^^n-ttr. < 6nto (A) ^tf. if <

1. The trees are p)idting out their leaves. 2. The fire was put out.
3. I have put out % 1.000, in the United States bonds. 4, He
was very much put out by your not coming to dinner. 6. Tlie
political pamphlet was ^w^ OM^ anonymously. 6. He is casting

up accounts, and your talking puts him out. 7. The hip Avas
put out of joint by a fall. 8. Put him oiit.
Put out of humor, to=:To irritate ; to make angry. ]^, P? f » 1^^ k

The depot master was ^J2f (5 oiii5 o/" A 'f^Hoy, by the noise ot the bovs
 C364] PUT

in the waiting-room.
Put out of sight, to = To render invisible ; to hide ; to conceal. :^*n

Pvt your toy out of sight, else the baby will cry for it.
Put over, to=l. To place in authority over. 2. To defer; to post-
pone. (-) O^llrgftto i^) ^Mt
1. In 1863 Gen. Grant was transferred from the west, and put
over the army of the Potomac. 2. The case has been put over
to the next term of court.
Put pen to paper, to=To commence writing; to write, ^^^tj"*

Some authors make thorough mental preparation, before they put

pen to paper.
Put that and smoke it = Digest (receive without
into your pipe
resentment) that if you can listen to that remark and think
;

over it. An expression used by one who has given his adversary
a severe rebuke. m^Z kE^^^ ^'li^tb <lH:Wi:il#X.'^£#

Your work in this class is not worthy of a schoolboy of fourteen.

Now just put that in your pipe and smoke.
Tammany was not admitted into the democratic convention at
Cincinnati, and Mr. Kelly the Tammany chief can put that in
his pipe and smoke it ( = bear or endure it patiently).

Put the best foot forward or foremost, to = To do one's best or

utmost; to use all possible despatch. —*^;!i^^fr«5 » S-^RS

The committee will visit the school to-day, my son ; if you recite

or declaim in their presence, put your test foot forivard. Put

your best foot foremost, or I fear that we shall miss the mail.

Put the cart before the horse, to=To say or do in an inverted order.

To teach writing before reading is to put the cart before the horse.

Put the case= Suppose the event, or a certain state of things. "^JSi

Put the cose any way you please, it is a distressing affair to hap-
pen between two friends.
Put the great seal into commission, to - To place it in the hand of

commissioners, during the period that intervenes between the

 ^-

TVT r3651

going out of one Lord Keeper and the accession of anoilipr. —

t
Put through, to = l. To secure the passags of through anything. 2,

To carry through successfully. (— ) pliSn^LtTo {^) f^h^t

1. The bill WH s /)if^ ^Arowf/Zi the House with blind haste. 2. ETe

is very energitic, and if he undertakes to do a thing, he will pul

it through.
Put to death, to = To slay; to deprive of life. ^t. ^MKMt
Barbarous nationo often put their captives to death.
Put to flight, to=:To cause to flee to force to escape,; '^t-t^ Ltr*

The arrival of the commander with reinforcements put the enemy

toJligJit.

Put together, to = To join to unite to add. ^y^t »

; t; ^M
The furniture is put together with glue.
Put to inconvenience, to = To incommode; to annoy; to give trouble.

Mrs. T. was put to inconvenience by the unexpected arrival of a

large party of guests.
Put to it, to be = To have difficulty; to be much perplexed. ®^t"»

He was so poor that he was greatly put to it to educate his sons.

Put to press, to = To cause to be printed. EU^IJI/^Fft^
The author intends to put his history to press this winter.
Put or set to rights, to=To put into good order that which is out
of order; to adjust; to regulate. /Ig;^ i (/rCJt^-S* ^^M.i'

The servant j9wi the room to rights, which the children in their
play had disarranged.
Put to rout, to = To defeat and disperse. 15:^1:^ Lli\ ^6> tM^
-a-ttr
The arrival of the government troops put the insurgents to rout.
Put to sea, to = To set sail; to begin a voyage. tijiE^, til ^ ^ ()

The ship put to sea, having a largo number of passengers.

Put to shame, to = To cause to feel shame; to inflict shame on. '(^
 [366] PUT ^

The good recitation of the diligent Htudeut put the idle student to
shame.
Put to the blush, to=To cause to be ashamed or confused fff't^-a-

The senator was put to the blush, by the proof that his election had
been procured by fraud.
Put to the proof, to=To test. t mi^^t UB .

The speed of the officer's horse was put to the procf, in pursuing
the robbers.
Put to the rack, to = To subject to extreme torture; to torment, \/\

Mrs. E. was put to the rack by the bad conduct of her son, who
was arrested for forgery.

Put to the sword, to=To slay with the sword ; to kill. Mk]^X^
Titus, the Roman general, put to the sword some conquered Jews at
the siege of Jerusalem, A. D. 70.
Put or submit to the test, to = To tost; to determine by trial or
experiment. UMt \^^^mf. ^%t
.

When the ring, bought at auction, was submitted to the test, it

proved not to be good gold.

Put to the trumps, to = To reduce to the last expedient, or to the
utmost exertion of power. H-ti- Llf. Ja^^M^^^Lts^ fra-'lf^

The housekeeper was put to her trumps to accommodate all her

guests, there were so many of them.

Put to vote, to=To submit to expression of will by voting. ^^tC

After long discussion, the question was put to vote.

Put under the screw, to = To subject to a severe trial. J^L < ;^L^

The lawyer ^w< the witness under the screw, in examining him.
Put up, to = l. To place in a package. 2.To put in its proper place.
3. To lodge, — followed by at. 4. —
To incite, followed by to.
5. To overlook; to endure, — followed by with. (
— ) 'S.tJ'G

i>. u^t (efMi3)o (K) 'MWits mkt. m)&to (2l) m-^

 QUA [3673

1. Pit up a pound of tea for me. 2. When you have read the
book, put it up. 3. We shall put up at the City Hotel during
our stay. 4. The boy was put up to steal the melons, by some
men. 5. The boarder said he could no longer put up with such
poor fare.

Put-up a=A>-. undertaking; a plot ; —usually one of bad or

job,
doubtful character, conceived and carefully arranged before-
hand, (s). ±m. WMiM^^lM^xn.<^^^^j^h^i±^^k^
That burglary was a put-up job.
Put upon -Cheated; victimized; oppressed, (s). W^1]>^X^ li§
r^X, i/^^s^ hsttX
He was 2Jut upon, by a peddler, in the matter of jewelry.

Put up the sword, to := To refrain oi desist from figbtmg ; to make

peace. MtMls. mOt±ts^fplilt
Chief Quray eudeavors to ptisaade the Ute Indians to put up
the sicord.

Q.

Quaker gun = An imitation of a gun. placed in the port-hole of a

vessel or the embrasure of a fort, to deceive the enemy —so ;

called from its inotlensive character, fl^^f^i mtWA %\^MM.

Being destitute of cannon, they mounted Qual-er guns in the fort.

Qualified fee —A fee or estate v/jiich has a qualification subjoined to

it, and which must be terminated whenever the qualification is

aii an end. mim\ § illi^/r (iltllltil r, h h ^^MW^ F§-* hi^f^.

Qualified indoresment = A transfer of a bill of exchange or prom.is--

sory note, without any liability to the indorser. '^MW,^'^^^

Qimlified negative --The pov^er of negativing bills which have passed

the two houses of the legislature ; a power vested in the chiei
 C366:) QUE
executive, but subject to be over-ruled and defeated by a subse-
quent vote of the two houses, passed in conformity with the
provisions of the constitution. :^fSB]"ti, ±TM^^'?ii^ L;^

Qualified property = Property which depends on temporary posses-

sion, as that in wild animals reclaimed, or in something found ;

any ownership not absolute. WPSHt^

The wild deer which he caught, and is taming in his park, is

qualified property.
Qualitative analysis = Analysis for determining the constituent
elements of a compound, without regard to quantity. ^^5h>^

Quantitative analysis = That method of analysis which determines

the proportional quantity of each of the elements which make
up a compound. ^^^UH^^^^O^W^^^^n^h^Xs Z>

Quantity of estate = The degree of interest in an estate, or its tirao

of continuance ; as in fee, for life, or for years. ^J^M^Ct^vf ^^J

Mr. E's quantity of' estate which was accrued to him by his father's
death, is the use of one-fourth of the property as long as lie lives.

Quarrel with one's bread and butter, to = To find fault with one's
means of livelihood, and so endanger his support. ^k^^O^^U

It is not well for this workman to quarrel lulth his'hread and butter.

Quarter face = A face turned away so that but one quarter is visible.

A quarter face photograph of president Lincoln was presented to

him.
Quartermaster-general— The chief officer in the quartermasters
department. ^TUt'lif* MMM!\i
Queen consort=The wife of a reigning king, ^/g-
Qneen Victoria was never queen consort.
Queen-dowager— The widow of a king. ^s,-kJ^
Queen-mother— A queen-do ,vager vfho is also mother oi tije reigning
king or queen. -^J^, ^J^, ^^-kJfx
Qu^itiu regent j
queen regnant = A queen who governs. $giP$(-^^
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Queen Victoria is queen regent.

Queen's bench = A high court in England. ^^C7)]^t^fil^
Queen's counsel = Barristers who have been called within the bar,
and selected to be counsel for the Queen. PPi^^PltJ (^^KT
WLM<DmmiXnK)
Queen's evidence = The accomplice in a crime who is admitted for the
Crown against his associates. "W^M^ tCif !i A ^ )f biZ<>^

One of robbers of the bank of England turned queen's evidence.

Queer fish, a=An eccentric, strange person. ^A» M.^^ /) ^ Ax P
^A
He is queer fish ; he gets up at midnight to eat.

Question at or in issue = The matter which is contested, or disputed.

One que,stion at issue among naturalists is the origin of the human

race, whetherwas by development or by creative act.
it

Question of privilege = A question which concerns the securit}'^ of a

member of a legislative body in his special privileges as such.

Quick as thought = Very quickly. ^i^jX iSii K

The boy who was bathing was carried down by the current but ;

quich as thouglit he seized a projecting limb, and was saved.

Quick parts = Active mental faculties; sprightly talents. WliWi'^Z>

Lord Bylon, the English poet, was a man of qidch parts.

Quicken cue's pace, to=To increase one's speed, ^^p k^t^

The whip is used to quicken the horse's pace.

Quick time —Time of marching, in which one hundred and ten steps,
of the same length as in common time, are taken in one minute.

Quick time is sometimes increased to double quick.

Quite another things; Entirely different. ^< JjiJ:^: 3 ^ ©
Mr. A. thought his sick child had a fever, but the doctor found
the disease quite another thing.
Quite a whiles A considerable space of time. Ks^ L $ Pt5» fm^-^

A. You have been gone a long time, B. Yes, quite a while.

Quite the contrary — Completely different; exactly opposite. ^<,jX

 [370] RAI

I thought the study of history would be uuinteresting, but 1 found

it quite the contrary.
Quit cost, to=To pay; to reimburse, (f^. §1^, Wl^.(hSr {^A^

The farmer said to his son, that it would not quit cost to cultivate

that saudy, barren lot.

Quits, to be = To have made mvitual satisfaction of demands; to bo

even with. 53^ ^ ^'^l b ^ (iitlft Ei^^J t
Now we are quits.
Quit scares, to = To make even ; to clear m;itnaHy from demands. 3l

You accommodated me with a houKe one year ; I have given you

the rent of my store one year; now we have quit scores.

Quod— Prison; jail, (s).

He's in quod for stealing.

R.
Rack and ruin=Destruction; utter ruin. ^Ii, ^l^^ lfM^4'^
Your old homestead has gone to rack and ruin.
Kack one's brain, to^To make violent mental efforts. ^^ < ® ^
The man who received a Christmas present annonymously, racked
Ids brains to discover who sent it.

Eag, shag or tag, and bobtail-- A miscellaneous crowd; a company

^
of vagabonds or ragamuffins. (5). .^/^©^, WU^B.^^-^^^^
m
In the rear of the procession marched the rag, shag, a.nd coUail.
Railway -plant - The tools, machinery, locomotive, trucks, etc. for
building and working railways. ^M^J^^^^WM
Rain cats and dogs or pitchforks, to=To rain in torrents. jp$|fi^

I awoke in tlio night, and it was raining cats and dogs.

He said lie should go to the ball, if it rained pitchforks.

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Rain in torrents, to- To rain with a violent or rapid flow. HoM

The thunder was very heavy, the lightning fearful, and 'it rained

in torrents.
= "Without
Rain or shine regard to the weather. BfMi^P"^^* ^
The agricultural fair will be held, five days from now, rain or shine.

Raise a blockade, to = To remove or break up a blockade. $^fj {%

A blockade may be raised either by withdrawing the ships that

enforce it, or by dispersing them.

Raise a siege, to = To abandon, or cause to be abandoned, an attempt
to take a place by besieging it. ^ i: |||< » Tic [1 i: f^^ Ltf
Raise the wind, to=To procure money. ^ J:^(/?:Ajft'5 » ^^5:
mmt
He is trying to raise the icind and pay your bill. He finds it hard
to raise the loind because he is deeply in debt.
Rake np, to=l. To cover with ashes, 2. To collect by minute search.

1. In the days when open fire-places were used, it was customary

to rake tip the fire at night. 2. The lawyer, in his plea in the
divorce case, raked up all the prejudicial stories and incidents
of the husband's life.

Random shot- A shot not aimed toward any particular object. IL

I fired a random shot in the woods, and killed a partridge.

Range with, to=To be in a line with. ^ ^^
The trees range ivith the front of the house.

Rank and file = The whole body of common soldiers, including also

corporals. |^^<©:^^(T±'b k ^ ^i^fZ 6 )

The esprit de corps of the rank and file is excellent.

Rankle in the breast, to=To rage within, l^^ lie \^ 'iji

The feeling of envy rankles in the breast of the boy, who lost the

prize at school.
Rats a chronometer, to = ascertain the exact rate of its gain or loss
as compared with true time, in order to make due allowance.
mmkhnt. miEcomt}]^mLxmn<^yMm^-&^v
Before leaving port, the ship-master had his chronometer rated.
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Reach after, at, or unto, to=To make efforts to attain to. r.^^

He is reaching after a more lucrative situation.

Reach one's ears, to=To be told or oommunicated to one. 7)%\iC

The news of his election reached the ears of the governor before
midnight.
Read a lecture or sermon, to=To give a magisterial reprimand, or a
formal reproof. l^Jr^t^t. K^^b^t
The guardian read his ward a lecture on his extravagance.
Read between the lines, to = To go behind the text, or to conjecture
an implied, but unexpressed meaning. HJiTtll^Ff tt#f'» "B^h

That politician's letter to the convention will be understood, by

reading between tJie lines.

Reading of a bill = The formal recital of a bill by the proper officer,

before the house which is to consider it. ^^©1^^

Ready money = Means of inmediate payment; cash. 5C:^» lE'^
I can not pay you now, for I have no ready money.
Ready to burst = Crowded fulh ^lt/iti*J&^ ^ » ItMt^ —%\!Cf^
bXf§6
His barn was ready to hurst with hay.
Ready to drop =Yery weary; exhausted. M^^hXt> b % V^'/Z<,^M
nx. mf) %ox
The traveler who made the ascent of Mt. Blanc returned to his
hotel, ready to drop with fatigue.
Real action = An action or suit for the recovery of real property, as
lands, tenements, or heredilaments. ^WiM^iU.Otfi^
Real estate = Property in houses and lands, opposed to personal
property. X^WiM
Reason or argue in a circle, to = To use two or more unproved state-
ments to prove each other inconclusive reasoning. '^([WlW^^
;

^i^t. mm^h^'^ ^^'m<D^-m^mx>xi:t^i^i\:Kih\icm.

To say good man because he belongs to an excel-
that Mr. A. is a
lent party,and that the party is an excellent party because it
contains such good men as Mr. A., is reasoning in a circle.
Recall to life, to = To cause to live again. ^^^ Lip
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RED [3733

The widow would gladly recall to life her deceased husband if

possible.
Receive with open arms, to=To welcome heartily. %>t'^\S!:.W^^t

When Gen. Lafayette came from France to visit this country,

the people received him ivitli open arms.
Receiving oflSc8 = An office for the depositing of mail matter. %^
Receiving ship = A ship on board which newly engaged soldiers are
received and kept till drafted for service, ^^cfif^^ ^ f? ^-5

Reciprocity treaty; treaty of reciprocity =A treaty concluded

between two countries, conferring equal privileges. %^W.^x

Reckon on or upon, to = To depend upon; to plan or act in confident

expectation of. ^'Ittj', kM,h^Kt ^ kTTKt. t'C^Bii^

In introduction of his bill into congress, the senator reckoned on the

support of several members of the opposite party.
Reckon with, to = To settle accounts with ; to call to account. tW:

It is a long time since I reckoned luith the merchant. His justice

•
will have another opportunity to meet and reckon ivith them.
Ye shallto-morrow be placed before God, and reckoned loith
according to your deeds.
Reckon without one's host, to = To reckon from one's own stand-
point ; to err ; to be mistaken. i!§t21§^l'J^{(2lX ^f^ -5 » ^
t. umt
In estimating the cost of building my new house, I found I had
reckoned loithout my host. If you think you can talk Chinese

perfectly well, you have reckoned ivithout your host.

Reconnaisance in force = A demonstration or attack for the purpose
of discovering the position and strength of the enemy. f%'M^

Red as fire = Fiery red. iAc© $p < gf, § , JR.^,:^. 7X ^

One of the emigrants had on a shawl red as /ire.
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Redeem one's pledge, to = To fulfill one's promises. f;^|:Mb» ^'^M

, The father redeemed his pledge, that he would take iiis family to
the sea-side this summer.
Red-letter day=A day that is fortunate or auspicious. :^.)ii|^ ^

It was a red'letter day with rae when I landed in America, and

entered school there.
Red man; redskin = One of the copper colored aborigines of
America Indians. J5.'/^mMl\M^
; h iS^ivfij/jnPPlg ± . A
On the first coming of white men from Eiirope to America, red
men occupied the country.
Red f ape = Official formality, f;^^, '^mWHl. m^A
Red tape interferes with di'spalc]! of business.
Reduce a design, figure, or draft, to = To make a copy of it smaller
than the original, but pieserviog the form a,nd proportion.

The architect will make a pla>' for M?;. A's house, by reducing the
plan of Mr. B's.
Reduce a fortification, or fort, to=To capture a fortification or fort.

Reduce to powder, to = To bring to the condition of fine particles.

Borax must be reduced to a very fine poivder, before it is administ-

ered to infants.
Reduced to a skeleton, or a shadow = Much emaciated; very lean;
having little flesh. V^tZiM~(^X, ^MW-LX, ^\d^^ I)
l[C

The sailor who was shipwrecked had become redvxied to a skeleton,

when he was picked up by a passing vessel.
Reduce to the ranks. to = To degrade, as a sergeant or corporal, for
misconduct, to the station of a private soldier. z^ffil^n^^ ("p

Sergeant A. was reduced to the ranks, for disregard of order.*?.

Refer to, to=To have reference to ; to apply to. ^^ BI f^ "^ , ^ !» ^»

Your remark refers to the opinion I expressed yesterday. He

referred to his notes
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Reform school = A school for the confinement, instruction, and refor-

mation of juvenile offenders, and of young persons of idle,
vicious, and vaj^rant habits. M'ffcl^
Regular as clcck-work = Uniformly methodical and systematic, f^^

He is as regular as dock-icorh in his business.

Regular troops = Soldiers of a permanent army, — opposed to militia.

Regular way ; regular = The term for sale when the delivery is. to
be made at or before 2.15 p. m. of the day succeeding that of
contract. #^^^^0 ^^=.1^1+2:^ J -^^^^l^L ^.^ t-Ǥ
When the seller hopes to get a better price, or can not make a
delivery of stock until next day, he sells regular.
Regulation sword, cap, uniform, etc. = A sword, cap, uniform, etc.,
of the kind prescribed by official regulations. 'g^ji?:)^J^ "SIjIJ'!]!*

mm
Rein in, to = To restrain; to control. i:fij^^» l:f^Pt}i'J f
The man who does not rein in his passions will always be weak.
Rely upon, to = To rest upon; to depend upon to trust; to confide ;

in. r#^» ^m^tts k\tr

You may rehj upon his word, for he always speaks the truth.
Remain at a distance, to=To continue apart or remote. ^tl^X^

During the storm the ship remained at a distance' from the shore.
Remain over, to=To be left after other things have beeh removed
or destroyed. ^(^X^-.hr'^LbL^k'C^ktMbt-i't^
After Jesus had fed the five thousand, with five loaves and two
small fishes, what remained over filled twelve baskets full.

Remotely or distantly related = l. At some distance by birth. 2.

Distant in connection. (— ) jtl^©. '^Vl *o (— ) 5S < ll^

1. My father's great-uncle is only distantly related to mo. 2.

Agriculture and astronomy are remotely related.

Render null, to = To cause to be of no efficacy ; to make useless. "^

The boy's idleness renders null all the teachor's efforts.

Repeat as a parrot, to = To recite from memory without understand-
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Sometimes children rejjea^ their lessons as a parrot repeats words.

Reported of, to be = To be spoken of, either well or ill ; to be mention-

ed with respect or reproach, fp^ij $.;(1^6» (©J^^-S

The newly appointed minister from France is well reported of.
Report one's self, to = To appear at the proper time and place to

receive order or do service. )^^'W\t s ^MLX'^^^Vf'^^^

The merchant engaged a new clerk, and told him to report himself

at the store, the next Monday morning.

Repugnant to = Distasteful to ; offensive to. ^ Si O T ^1 d: L § » IC

The filth of the Esquimaux's hut was repugnant to the traveler's

tastes. It was repugnant to the feelings of the executioner, to
put the murderer to death.
Reserve fund = A sum of money kept back for a special purpose. ^
The Secretary of the Treasury was fortunately able to accumulate
gold in the treasury, for a reserve fund, to bo used when
resumption of specie payments should take place.
Residuary legatee = The person to whom the residue of personal
estate is bequeathed ^MkM^"'^
Resolved = Declared, by resolution or vote. (In deliberative assem-
blies this word is prefixed to resolutions, or statements which
embody the opinions of the wishes of the assembly). litW^M

At a meeting of the citizens, the following resolution was passed

Resolved, That the public convenience and safety require some
change at the railroad crossing.
Respect the person, to=To suffer the opinion or judgment to be
influenced or biased by a regard to the outward circumstances
of a person, to the detriment of right and equity. i^'l-J^M t%

In their decisions, judges ought not to respect the person.

Rest assured = You may be certain: do not doubt. ^>^^^' i , ||,^

Best assured, Mr. A. will do all in his power to make your visit

pleasant.
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Rest assured, to = To feel the strongest coDfidence; to be certaJu.

You may rest assured that I shall carry out your wishes to the
letter.

Rest with, to=To be in the power of; to depend on. ^Htlf^ K"^

It rests ivith me to fix the day for us to go to Kioto. It rests with

the senate to give confirmation to the minister to China.

Result from, to = To be the consequence of; to be caused by. ©-fj^

His deafness results from a fall which he had in infancy.

Resulting use = A use (right or profit) which being limited by the
deed expires or can not vest, and thence returns to the party
who granted it. ^^±^/3rSSLX^«>;t ^1^-^*7^ * A r^^

Retire, to (U. so = To withdraw to one's bed-room to go to bed. ; («).

I am weary, and shall retire early to-night.

Retired list = A list of officers retired from public service. ^1^^^
Retiring pension = A pension granted to a public officer on his
whithdrawal from office or service. jE^-^^^^ M>^^
Rfctroactive law = A law which operates to make criminal or
punishable, or in any way expressly to afiect, acts done prior to
the passing of the law. U^HcW) ^ f5&ft
Return ball —A plaything ; a ball attached to an elastic string. 1}>

Return the compliment, to=To make return for a favorable word or

act ; to reciprocate it. ^jj^^» ^MJ^f"
The governor invited the high-school principal to tea, and the
principal afterward returned the com'plbnent by inviting the
governor to visit his school.

Return to one's first love, to=To go back from other pursuits to that
which first engrossed the attention. ^^ id* 5: H* L it 6
2s?)
^ ^ ^
He devoted the first years of his student life to mathematics ; then
he studied the natural sciences ; but finally returned to his first

love.
 [3783 BID

Reverse an engine, to=To cause it to perform its revolutions or

action in an opposite direction. t j^^t" ^^
As soon as the engineer saw another train approaching, he reversed
his engine and prevented a collision.

Reverse of the medal, the = The backside, or side opposite to the

chief figure, ^fll
I did not see the reverse of the medal or coin.

Revolve in the mind, to==To ponder, f^ ^ .S.t> $ f? t » Mt ^^

The professor mind the subject of geology.
is revolving in his

Rhyme or reason, without— Without consistency or rational meaning;

with no mitigating feature or excuse; from no cause. f^fL^^I

The professor, though at bottom a kind-hearted man, was very

peppery, and sometimes ivithout rhyme or reason flew into a
passion.
Rib = Wife; better half. (s). ^
He has gone out with his rib.
Ribbons — Harness-lines; reins, (s). ^^
He held the ribbons lightly in his left hand.
Rich as Croesus = Very rich. (Croesus was an ancient king of Lidia
famed for immense wealth.) ^Si'^'S i* -5 » l^];^l/l'2M^'^
By the rise of real estate, Mr. B. has become rich as croesus.
Ride and tie, to = An arrangement by which two travelers, having a
single horse in common, alternately ride and walk, HAL^
It was the habit of these two brothers, going five miles to school,
to ride and tie.
Ride at anchor, to=To be anchored, ^rfi"^
The ship rides at anchor in the bay.
Ride or sit bodkin, to = To sit closely wedged between two persons.

Mr. and Mrs. A. went the whole journey in a small buggy, with
their child riding hotldn.
Ride easy, to=To pitch lightly. ^ < fjj^ t (IQizi^^)
Ride hard, to = 1. To pitch vehemently. 2. To ride rapidly. (—•)

1. The ship rides hard. % The courier rode hard to carry the
news of the battle to the country around.
 RIG C3791

Hide one's hobby or hobby-horse, to = To be constantly setting off on

one's favorite theme of discourse or effort to give undue atten-;

tion to soraethiag. (^ ^i^'^

A ''H ''''' lU f* V^O ^6 Ci^C^'l^^^

This morning Mr. E. was riding his holly of a flyiug machine.

Kide post, to = To ride rapidly with as little delay as possible. ^I^

By ridinrj post, he reached home before the death of his father.

Ride rough-shod, to = To pursue a course regardless of the pain or
distress it may cause others. filO'BMy^W.k^t kWl^^i' L

The new agent rode rough-shod over the tenants.

Ride Shanks' mare, to = To go on foot. (s). ^/^-f

How did you come to town ? I rode Shanks' mare.
Rig a ship, t3 = To fit the shrouds, stays, braces, etc., to their
respective masts and yards. ^^{[CMMckffit'
Right a vessel, to = To restore a vessel to an upright position, after
careening. ^WM'^klt^^'^Ut
Right ahead = Directly before. It <'ltt^» IR'^l^
The elephant walked right ahead of the camel in the menagerie,
Rio ht and left = On all sides; in every direction, pg;;^!/?;, E©iC
Being attacked by a gang of rowdies, he struck out bravely, right
and left.
Right away or off = At once immediately ; without delay, i^ Ct ,
;
^
Why you mind ? Go right off", and do that.
don't ,

Right-hand nian= Chief assistant or supporter; a person much

depended on for service or assistance. H^5^, ^ife-Q -5 Wi^M TSi.

He is my ri^ht-hand man. You have lost your right hand man.

Right of eminent domain = The superior right of property subsisting
in a sovereignty, by which private property may in certain
cases be taken or its use controlled for the public benefit,
without regard to the wishes of the owner, i^d?: i i) A^C^

It is well settled that the rigid of eminent domain exists only in

cases where the public exigency requires its exercise.

Right of seal ch= The i:ight existing in a belligerent to examine and

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inspect tbe papers of a neutral vessel at sea. ^'^f^ (^^±.(ICX

On the continent of Europe right of search is called the rij^ht of visit.

Hight of support=An easement or servitude by which the owner of

a house has a right to rest his timbers on the walls of his
neighbor's house. ^miDm^^^m''M.<^m\iLU-^k%ton

Hight of way = A right of private passage over another's ground.

Rights and lefts (said of shoes) = Fitted each to the foot of its own
side of the bod J. ^;|^4' 4'2£a c^^l^?) .S^T, &n&0}S^K^^

These shoes are rights and lefts.

Right smart = 1. Very well. 2. A good deal; considerable. (U.S.

local.) (-) mmtii. s^^'^<o (11) W\\\. mt<
1. How do you do? I'm right smart. 2. Mr. A. has inght smart
of corn this year.
Right the helm, to = To place the helm in the middle of the ship.

Ring the changes on, to=To repeat often, loudly, or earnestly. ^

He rtmg the changes on his old story.
Ringing of or in the ears = An imaginary sound in the head, like the
ringing of a bell, the noise of wind, water, etc., heard in health
or sickness. mM.B^n^^(Dt$t£.^^^Lt^l h Z> (i^©1|

A ringing of the ears is very unpleasant, and is sometimes the

precursor of deafness.
Rip open, to = To open by tearing or cutting. •© 6 ^3 < , ^ C ^<
They ripped open the boot of the man, whose leg was broken.
Rip out, to = To give vent to, hastily and violently. 5: {'1(:J''L < ^
He is too apt to rip out an oath, when greatly excited.
Rise in ths world, to = To prosper: to have good fortune ; to attain
wealth or honor, i^mt . I^.^till^t. 'Ufih^
If one would rise in the luorld, he must be faithful and diligent in
his calling.
Rising of = Upward of; rather more than lilJb* ^^kj^'^X,
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An energitic widow of sixty asked a gentleman, how old he thought

she might be. He replied, politely :
" Well, I should say, rising
o/" forty.

Hoad-agent — A highwayman, especially on the stage routes of the

unsettled western parts of the United States, (s). [^.

Kobhing' Peter to pay Paul— Withholding what is due or necessary in

one direciton, to bestow it in another. ^k'CW.^X.]!t\lC^i\

The man who almost starved his cow, in order to keep his horse,
robbed Peter to pay Paul.
Hocks = Money, (s). ^^ ;

You need not hesitate to furnish the boy with an expensive suit of
clothes; his father has the rocks.
Kolling fire =A discharge of muskets by soldiers in line, in quick
succession, and in the order in which they stand, ^^ ("*?!! Ol

Rolling stock or plants The locomotives and vehicles of a railway.

Roll in riches, or wealth, to=To be luxuriously rich; to be very

wealthy. i^UC'Mtl^ "MM^ b
It is said that Caligula, the Roman emperor, rolled in wealth, A
person no happier because he roUs in riches.
is

Roll into a ball, to = To cause to assume a spherical form, by rolling,

or the like, ^ii^ f)
XM^A^^h
Ltr
The porcupine rolls himself into a ball, when he is attacked by an
enemy.
Roll of honor = A list of persons who any cause, as scholarship,
for
bravery, good conduct, etc., deserve particular honorable men-
tion. m%m. «^ilnpfT^€0#iE:^«.t-?#©CN?)6^^®
A name of Mr. W's daughter was on the teacher's 7'oU of honor, at
the close of last term.
Roll on, to=To proceed; to advance, jgtr
Generations of men come and go ; but time rolls on in its ceaseless
course.
Roll ap, to = To wrap by rolling or winding. |i;&^' t^ W ^ # X €llf
The engraving was rolled up mo. sheet of tissue paper.
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Roman candle = A kind of firework (generally held in the hand)

characterized by the continued emission of a multitude of

sparks, and the ejection, at regular intervals, of brilliant stars.

Eoom and to spare = More space than is needed; unoccupied room.

Jt was thought that the hall would be crowded at the lecture, but
there was room and to spare.
Hoot and branch = Entirely thoroughly in every part.
; < » ^. t>
; ^ f
This medicine has removed the disease, root and branch.
Root out, to = To eradicate to tear out by the roots to destroy, i^
; ;

The farmer has great difficulty in rooting out the thistles from his
fields.

Rope of sand= A feeble union ; a bond easily broken. ^f| ^ ^ ^ §",

.
The bond that binds the smugglers together i3 a rope of sand.
The bond between those imposters proved to be a rope of sand.
Rough customer = A troublesome antagonist. 'MtXL^Wc^^ 5 6

The burglar whom the man found in his house was a rough customer.
Rough diamond = A diamond uncut and unpolished hence, a person ;

of fine natural ability without cultivation. ^7cM^^^ 6'^

Rough draft=A draught not perfected; a sketch, i^fl, ^^ll» J©

He
prepared a rough draft of his book, before writing it.
Rough it, to = To pursue a rugged course to encounter and over- ;

come difficulties or hardships. iH J: ^ <*» WB t M^t^ ^ h

summer I like to rough it, for a few weeks, in the woods.
Id.

Rough on one, to be = To treat one rudely, unkindly, or in a faithless

manner- ^tm-^kV^t^ ^^Mt ^ IIC^^U^. 'MK^LX
was rather rough on you in reporting the information you gave
He
him, and which you charged him to keep secret.
Ronud a period,, to = To make a sentence full, smooth, and flowing.
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Some wTitera round their periods more naturally and easily than
others.
Round in, to = To haul upon (a rope). (?U: ) ii § t «> <S
Round number = A whole number approximately near the truth. (LU.
a number that ends with a cipher and may be divided by 10
without a remainder.) ^^^ ^^, i^mnm^^XP^n b^l

I can not state the exact population of the city, but I should say
it is in round numbers 40,000.

Round to, to = To turn a ship's head toward the wind. j|Q"^5:M.Ji

Round trip =A journey and the return. . Jgfr^H I LX^6

His expenses for the round trip to California were a thousand
dollars.

Round trot =A full, brisk, quick trot. ^**^*i^*i3*'

I drove ray horse at a round trot.

Round up, to = To haul up, as a slack rope, or a tackle. ?I § ^ (•

Rout out, to = To dislodge ; to turn out ; to drive away. 3^ CN£fJ ^,

The tramps established themselves in a thick grove not far from

the town, and went around begging and pilfering ; but the
inhabitants routed them out.
Rowdy = A turbulent fellow a lawless rioter, {s). ^^» ^^^
;

He grew up in the streets, and has become a young rowdy.

Royal assent = In England the assent of the sovereign to a bill which
has passed both houses of Parliament, ^t^
Royal r03d=A privileged or easy method. ^'M^ ^S, @^» ^

When King Ptolemy asked Euclid, if he could not "be taught

mathematics by a shorter method, he replied :
'*
Sir, there is no
royal road to learning."
Rub down, to = To clean by rubbing, as a horse; to curry. ^Of^
Has the coachman rubbed down the horse ?
Rub out, to = To efface; to obliterate flt^» M^^
Chalk-marks on the blackboard may be rubbed mti with an eraser,
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Elib up, to = 1. To polish ; to clean ; to renew. 2. To excite; to xousd
to action. (-) ^< mu. Bmto
. (-) u^t. mmt^Wi
mt
1. Tell the servant to ruh up the silver ; the coal gas has tarnished
it. 2. I can not find a recipe which I cut from the paper ; I
must rub up my memory aud recall where I laid it.
Ruling passion = The feeling or purpose which governs one. if*^.

The ruling passion of the miser is the love of money.

Bule the roast, to = To domineer; to take the lead. i?^^» "^^
She rules tl\& roast in the family.
Hun, to=To make teasiDg remarks to ; to worry; to nag. (s). JZl^

The boys ran their companion, for having once fallen asleep in
the car, and been carried past his destination.
Run a church, to=To exercise an ofiicious charge and management
of a church, as pastor, ^pifj £ LXi5:#©fi^^itff L^ll£

Run after, to=To pursue to search for. J:aE.^» 2:^tr

;

Some public men run after popularity excessively.

Run against, tj = To strike against while in motion. ^t^OXf ^^
\icmn^. KmMts ^m%t
As a man was going along the sidewalk, he ran against a lamp
post.
Run against time, to = To run as rapidly as possible, in order to
i
ascertain the greatest distance, that can be passed over in a
given time. -^mW^H^-^^tmi^ . M^fi^^ J -(rtC^^

He entered his horse, at the races, to run against time.

Run amuck, to = To run madly about, attacking all one meets. ^^"^

The insane man armed himself with a knife, and ran amuck
through the street.

Run a race, to = l. To run in a competitive trial of speed. 2. To

go through any given course. {—)-^^i.U^t^ U^to (^)

1. At the agricultural fair, two mea ran a race of a prize of tea

 ,

dollars. 2. To-day's sun lias almost run his race.

Run a risk, to=To incur danger ; to encounter hazard. ^^ ^ t
He runs a risk of taking the yellow fever, by acting as nurse.
Run a tilt, to=To attack ; to combat. :^Mk^t* Wi^
Dr. O. has been running a tilt, in the newspapers, against the
prevailing custom of having three meals daily.
Run away, to = To flee ; to escape, jf ^ , ^C ^
Some of the prisoners broke jail, and run aioay.

Run counter to, to=To be contrary to ; to be opposed to. Itl^ ^»

His conduct runs counter to all rules of propriety.

Run down, to-To disparage; to speak ill of. %\^ir * < "b.^ M
He ran doiun the city which he visited, very much. You ru7i clown
the goods, in order to cheapen them.
Run down a coast, to = To sail along by the coast. 'Mf^^'C^iu^X.fJl
nt
The explorers ran clojvn the coast, seeking a convenient harbor.
Run for one's life, to=To run in order to escape great danger. ^©
The herdsman was crossing the field, when he was pursued by a
bull, and forced to run/or his Vfe.

Run or fall foul of, to = To come into collision with; to run against;
to stumble over or upon. ir.^^t"» ^^^Oij-^Z}^ i^SS^ <
The two boys ran foul of one another, in turning a corner.
Run high, to = To be great; to be intense, ig $ 5 » iSL* HL»
In the storm the waves ran high. At the horse race the excite-
ment 7*071 high.

Run in or into, to = To enter; to step in. CJlA -5 » t^^'J -5 » KAt^

tr
I will run into my sick neighbor's house, and see how he is to-day.
Run in a groove, to = To proceed after a fixed method; to be unvarj

The school run'i in a groove.

Run in debt, to = To contract a debt or debts, ^h^i" % ^M4^PjS

He ran ii\ debt by building a new house.

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Bun in one's head, to = To linger in tlie memory; to dwell in one's
recollections. ta'dJ/Jl© $ -5 > 'C^^K^t
Snatches of that music I heard last night keep running in my
lieod.

Eull in the blocd, to = To be hereditary; to belong to one by reason

of his family relationship, jf^t* MXhW { . WiMKXM
n6
A taste for poetry o-uns in his Mood.
Uunning days = The consecutive days occupied on a voyage, includ-
ing Sundays, ^g B i~-^:MM f^<^) ^

The vessel in which my friend sailed for India was out 120 running
days.
Running fight = A battle in which one party flees and the other
pursues, but the party fleeing keeps up the contest. ^IffT^ii^

'

General Sigel kept up a rwnnmg'y^gr/i^ at Carthage. '_

Running fire =A constant discharge of musketry or cannon. ^^^

Running title=The title of a book continued from page to page on

the upper margin. #M^±^S^^?IIIIf XtaA^^*!!^^^
Run of luck= A course of good fortune. ^Jlg § 7^ 5 #iM
The harnessmakers had a rw?i of luclc while the war lasted, in
orders for saddles and harnesses for the army.
Run = l. To be continued, 2. To talk incessantly. (— )
on, to i^|§
t. ^i:to (n) .fatr^^. ^m^i<^mfc^mm:>
Z. Their accounts had rw« on a year or two without a settlement.
2. You never saw such a person to run on, as he is.

Run on, or upon, to=To press with jokes or ridicule; to abuse with
sarcasms ; to bear hard on. h^b^M^ts h^MLX^f]^
It shows an ungenerous and unfeeling disposition to run upon
those who are in an inferior or dependent position.
Run one's face, to = To obtain credit iu a bold manner, (s). -^^W^^

The man bought a gold watch, and ran his face for it, at the
jeweler's.
Run out, to=To waste ; to exhaust. J:^^"^/ ^^ < ^
He ran out his property in a few years after the death of his father.
 ^ ) ;

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Bun over, to = To go over in a hasty manner ; to examioe cursorily; to

rehearse hastily. 5: :^ ^ r ^ t• h Y '!:^ Y M.Mt ^ $: ^> §" B^

I have run over all these books. Him over these accounts for me.
Eun riot, to = To act or move without control or restraint. gL^ f ^

The miners ranriot in the city, when they were on a strike.

E<un the eye over, to = To look through rapidly, as accounts, a news-

paper, and the ^, ^' S ^
like. ^^
I wish you would have the goodness to run your eye over these
columns of figures, and see whether I have added them correcUy.
Run the guard, to — To pass the watch or sentinel without leave. |^

A prisoner, seeing a gate open, attempted to run the guard.

Bun the rig upon, to=To play a sportive trick upon. ^1^^'k,

The boy ran the rig upon his companion, by putting some powder
in his pipe. The boys ran tlie rig upon a dull schoolmate, by

'
sending him to the drug-store for some oil of smart.
Eun through, to = l. To pervade. 2. To expend wastefully. (—

/I. A keen humor runs through the writings of Mr. C. 2. In a.

man ran through the property

few years the fast young left him
by his father.
Eun together, to=To unite; to mingle ; to blend. ;fa3c t -5 » Wi^

His sight begins to fail ; when he looks on the printed page, tha
letters seem to runiogetlver.

Bun up, to = To enlarge by additions ; to increase. J: i'% J: 1^ ^M

.The lad in college had run up a large bill at the livery stable^;
before his father was aware of it.

Bun wild, to = To be unrestrained; to be unreasonable, unlimited.

Speculation iu Erie stocks ru7is wild, at present.

Bush headlong, to = To move rapidly and rashly; to enter into,

without due .care and .deliberation. ^^ (/?: ^jl t ^ ^WlT
The company rusJxd Jieadlong into tha manufacture pf ^vatches,^and
 soon failed.

Eustic work = 1. Affected imitation of roughly constructed

building

or decoration produced in masonry by leaving the surfaces of

stones rough, and the like. 2. Furniture for summer-houses,

etc., made of rough limbs of trees fancifully arranged. (— ) \B

S.

Saddle with, to = To load with ; to fis as a burden upon. ^ MM'^

The town is saddled ivitli a large debt, by reason of having builfc

costly bridges and school-houses.

man.
Cad dog =3 A merry fellow; a joker; a "gay" or "fast"
(s).

Have you ever seen him ? he is a sad dog.

condition; safely and ia
Safe and sounds Unharmed and in good
good health. ^S» ^<^U h ^ 7l< , ^^^51^-^
Mr. B. has been to Europe and returned, safe and sound.
Sailing orders = Orders for sailing. Mfr^ ^^
The ship Alert, of the navy, is under sailing orders.
Sail under false colors, to = To pretend to be what one is not. ^Irt

It was the custom of pirates to sail under false colors, in order to

deceive vessels which they wished to approach and plunder.
Sally forth, tD = To go out suddenly or hastily. ^^t> ^(/C® ir^

A few troops sallied forth to repel the invaders.

with
Salt as brine = Strongly impregnated with salt; saturated
salt.

Make your pickle for cucumbers, salt as brine.

Salt down stock, to = To buy and hold stock for a long period. (5).
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Salting doimi stock is nearly the equivalent of investment.

Salted to be = To be sprinkled (as a field) with precious metals or
stones, that it may be sold as a genuine field of the thing
scattered on it. gf 7j; ^'r*^5f ^5:^ /) t^Xhi> {m^]^k\(X

Finding diamonds, he bought the ground, but afterwards dis-

covered that the land had been salted.
Salt water = 1. The ocean. 2. Water impregnated with salt; sea-
water. (-) ^r-fo (n) li^5:'&«>'57K. ii7K
1. Shad return to the salt t^a^er after spawning. 2. I always feel

better as soon as I get down to the salt loater.

Sap the foundations of, to=To wear away the foundations of; to
destroy gradually. (D^M^m^^t. h^'^K^^^^
Idleness and dissipation sap the foundations o/" health.

Satisfy all demands, to=To pay all debts or claims. — ^c^ftM'l^

The executor will satisfy all demands upon the estate of the grocer.

Sauce = Sauciness ; impertinence. (5). ^;#^» 'tr'^^'

You may go, I don't want any of your sauce.
Sauce, to = To treat with pert or impudent language, (s). l?!:^'^

He sauced me to ray face.

Save appearances, to = To prej^orve a decent outside; to avoid

exposure of any thing disgraceful or embarrassing. 14^© J: 1^

When the servant answered the bell, she put a clean apron over
her soiled dress, in order to save appearances.
Save one's bacon, to=To preserve one's self from harm; to escape
castigation; to escape loss. #5:|S:^» ^BtJrf^, Um:t^

The man's horse was frightened by the cars, and the man saved
his bacon, by jumping from the wagon. The man who took a
bag of apples from the orchard, was obliged to pay for them,
in order to save his bacon.
Saving one's presence = Without disrespect to one. ^flC^J^ ^^t

The man said to the lawyer, " Saving your presence, I think that
'. lawyers as a class are sharpers,"
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Sawbones = A snrgeon. (s). ^hf\^

Sawney =1. A native of Scotland; nickname A
for Alexander. 2.

simple or awkward fellow, (s). (— Hf^HAv T ^ ^ 1^ V ^

)

Say or speak a gocd word for, to = To speak favorably of; to recom-

mend. cDi 5: #<"§.$>, ^B^t
The young man who wanted a clerkship asked his friend to speak
a good tvordfor him to the merchant.
Say good to; Bid adieu, to = To Fay farewell; to give tho
bye,
castomary parting address. ^Ij.n.©^^ k1^}t^ ^}{Xh^ ^t
An hour before I embarked, numerous friends came to my house
to say good hye to me.

Say grace, to = To ask God's blessing and render thanks before

meat. ^^m'^m'^M^Wi b ^M^^M^^t
Every man should himself say grace at his own table.

Say over or tell one's beads, to = To repeat one's prayers. ffS h W^

mr
I went to a morning service in the Roman Catholic Cathedral, and
saw the worshipers on their knees, telling over tJieir beads.
Scalawag = A miserable scamp; a scapegrace, (s). M^» dtl^»

He is a regular scalawag ; he has not paid his board bill.

Scale, or scale down, a debt, wages, = To reduce a debt, eto.

etc., to

according to a fixed ratio or scale. —^COit^ K^ bX^M^

€kumr
The Life Insurance Co., under a former management (and also
mismanagement), was defrauded of so much of its property that
was obliged to scale down its policies. Instead of repudiating
it

its debts, which were ruinously large, the state sa'M t/iem down.

Scarcely any = Very few. MX^t^^ y^A.€BL

There are scarcely any plums on the tree since the storm.
Scarcely ever = Rarely ; seldom. ^-;fx Ipz^ '9{iA.€hh^
Scarcely ever does the common oyster contain a valuable peai'l.

Scare up, to = To discover ; to find by diligent search, (s). ^^ f^

Where did you scare up such an ill-looking horse as that ?

Scatter to the winds, to=To dissipate; to waste; to lose. Wi'f* t^

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The property which the young man's father left him was soon
scattered to the ivinds.

Scene of action = The place where any thing happens or is done. |g

At the battle of Waterloo, tlo Prussian army reached the scene of

action jnst in time to defeat Napoleon Bonaparte.

Scoot, to = To run nimbly. («). WL^<^^

The boy down street when he heard the fire alarm.
scooted

Scourge of the human race=A person or disease which inflicts great

, and wide-spread suffering on men. X^ I: Jiil^O ^ -5 % ©» AM
. In some countries of Africa and Asia, the plague has been the
scourge of the human race.

Scrape acquaintance with, to = To make one's self acquainted; to

curry favor. It^e^t^Ji 6(^^110. LX), t^k>nXf, b^
I scraped acquaintance with the gentleman.
Scrape together, to=To collect in a harsh, laborious, or penurious
manner. JI#|fetr. ^^\Xmi^, i^J^iitP
The ray picker scraped together quite a property, out of the street.

Scratched ticket = A ticket from which the names of one or more

candidates are scratched out. ^j^© — A^* < Jl—*AI^_h<^->'^

An obnoxious nominations for the legislature results in scratclied

ticket.

Screamer = Noteworthy in any respect ; first-rate ; splendid, (s). ^

Isn't that new locomotive a screamer ?
Screwed = Intoxicated, (s). gg^LX
The boatmen all got pretty well screived.
Screw loose, a = Some irregularity, disorder, or neglect; something

^
amiss, (s). :^:mm. z^m^. .S'lt, nm
There's a sereio loose in the family government. Their is a screw
loose between these neighbors.
Screw one's courage to the i'ticking place, to=To become resolute,
determined, or coiiragious. ^f^ ^/H. f» MUkskl^^
The man who had been suffering long with the tooihache, at last
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screwed Ids courage (o the sticking place, and had the tooth
extracted.
Screw out, to = To unscrew ; to force out ; to extort. l^l)M6^ 5S
v^Tlt{r. m^t. mint
He is a learned man, but yoa are obliged to screio his knowledge
out of him.
Screw up, to = To tighten; to force by pressure. 3^i^ 6 » M^^Pft -S ,

The carpenter screwed up the joints of the table, which had becomo
loose.

Scum of society = The most restless and worthless part of society

The mob which assailed the foreigners was composed of the scum
of society.
Seal the lips, to=To prevent speaking or giving information, p J:

The man who was robbed knew who the robbers were, but a
promise they had extorted from him sealed his lips.
Seal up, to=To shut close ; to render secure by sealing. ^Mir> ^
tmis
The Romans were accustomed up their sepulchres.
to seal

Search out, tD--To seek till found to find by seeking.

; t Hi t" ^
The historian has searched out the precise spot where the battle
took place.
Search-warrant = A precept authorizing a person to enter houses,
shops, and the like, to search, usually for goods stolen, but
sometimes for other purposes. ^^M^<^^'l^
Seat of authority = The place or post of government, or power. ^
ftf^m^m. s&^CO\H&m. -M^c^^n^^M
In the Roman Cathorio Church, the Vatican at Rome is the seat of
anthoritif.

Secondary evidence = That species of proof which is admissible when

the primary evidence can not be produced, and which becomes
by that event the best evidence, filj^, ^^» ?t'^» t^S (i

Before the secondart/ evidence can be allowed, it must be clearly

made to appear, that the superior evidence is not to be had.
Second cousin = The child of a cousin. I iZ^i^'^Hl^ ^ "-m^ ^O^)
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Second edition = The whole number of copies of a work at the second

publication. ^)iS
Second-hand = Not new ; already used by another; not received from
the original source. "S^^^*^. ^^(O. flIlAI:IS/26
The newly married couple have bought second-hand chairs for their
parlor. The reporter had only a second-hand knowledge of the
steam-boat disaster.
Second story ; second floor = In America, the second range of rooms
from the street-level. Zl\^{^m\ICX)Q [^^^rXW—Ff J: first
floor ^^0» Zif^(^Tk ground floor ^;k.^]
In many houses, in American cities, the first and second stories are

rented separately.
Secure arms, to = To hold a musket with the muzzle down, the lock
being well up under the arm, in order to secure the weapon from
becoming wet. ^h\X\B-n^ b L^ A.H^^^Wi'^kmy ^^W^^
LVZ>tfMn^'VK\.X^o
A heavy shower came up duriDg parade, and the order was given
" Secure arms'*

See at a glance, to = To discover by a mere look. — @ ;^ T ^ <S ,

—
mLx%n.t
The sideboard is not solid black walnut, but is veneered ; you can
see that at a glance.
See daylight, to=To begin to see more clearly into a thing. ^ J: ^g

The administrator found the afi'airs of the man who died without
a will in a very embarrassed and complicated state ; but after
investigation he said he began to see daylight.
Seed down, to = To sow with grass-seed. :^®@^ ^^ <
This field was seeded down yesterday.
See fair play, to = To secure just and equitable treatment, i^^'f ^

In rowing matches, umpires are appointed to decide the contest

and also to see fair play.
See how the land lies, to=To make examination or inquiry; to
reconnoitre, ^'^.k'^t. ^'If5:^flt» 11^^:^541^
Before the election the politician traveled through the district, to

see hoio the land lay.

 i:3a4D SITE

Seeing that ; seeing = In view of tlie fact that ; considering ; taking

into account that; since. :^6k^X^ ii'^^K^ ^Jt^U\ tM
nid:. KLxn
Seeing you are so hungry, we will have dinner early. Your child
reads well, seeing that he has attended school so short a time.
-See it, to ^ To #f#^, TfPV** ^Z^
comprehend.
You have explained the case clearly; I see it.
See it out, to=To remain till the close; to witness the completion.

The play at the theatre was very long, but I was determined to
see it out.

Seek a clew, to = To seek guidance or explanation in a difficult or

perprexiug matter. f^M:a:l?«, M'^^t^n^k fills'
Judge A. is carefully seeking a dew to the authorship of the anony-
mous letter which he received last week.

Seek after, to = To make pursuit of; to attempt to find. 5:^5^^,

Specimens of ancient furniture and crockery are much sought afUr^

in these days.
See land, to = To discern tokens of success. )^'^7)W,W^^^^ « ^
Mr. N. has long tossed on the sea of ill fortune, but now begins to
see land.

See one paid, to = To attend to the paying ; to make sure the payment.

The parent told the carpenter, that if he would repair the school-
house, he would see him paid.
See one's way clear, to = To perceive or discern that a course of
action is right or best or feasible. ^/rJ§c^J)iE's*^ -5 $:fStr, ^
The teacher did not see his loay clear to make the tour of Europo
until he received a legacy from Jiis aunt.
See one to (a place), to = To attend one to a place, and see that ha
reaches it. M:^n^S^XWMt^-n.Wi\f ^ ^^-^^kh.m^
John will see you to the depot.

See Service, to=To come into actual conflict with the enemy. ^IpJ
 ,

SEL C3951

He liaa seen service in the army, in India.

Sea that (a thing is done), to=To attend to, as to the performance
of something. ^^O/i^ -5 i: ^^ f , -iZ'^ ^^ kJSLhL>^Al
kmt
I will 566 tliat iJie waU is halt according to your directions.
See the light, to=To have publicity; to be published. IM: d^ Hi "^

I have a few things in manuscript, but I don't know whether they

will ever see the light.

See the point, to = To discern or comprehend the meaning, importance,

force, or application. ^^-^^Mt. mM^^^^, ^Mk^6.
m^^6prr^kmts
Did you see the point of his argument ? I do not see the point of
the jest.

See through, to = To understand ; to comprehend. ^f^^» T^T^

I see through his unwonted politeness towards me.
See to, to = To be attentive to ; to take note of ; to give heed to. pi

I will see to mailing your letter. See to tint piece of work I gave
you.
See with half an eye, to = To discern or understand easily. ^UKl
One can see ivith half an eye, that the burdens and vexations of
public office are many and great.
Seize on or upon, to=To fall on and grasp ; to lay hold on ; to take
possession of. 5:ffilr» kMV^^^ hM^
The sheriff sez'gec? on the property of the debtor to satisfy a claim
Self-made man=A man who has risen from poverty or obscurity to
wealth, fame, or power, by means of his own talents or energies,
and without the aids by which such a result is usually obtained.

Sell, a = An imposition ; a trick ; a deception ; a disappointment, (s).

nm. mm. mn. ^mi^m

That advertisement of a juggler's show was a bad sdl.
S.U.r's opiion — The term of sale when the day of delivery is at the
convenience or pleasure of the person making the sale, within
the time stipulated at the moment of sale. # Ki: f? /t £ ^^M
 (396) SEN

Sell one's life dearly, to=To cause great loss to those who take one's
life. M^%k-^<MZ. ^^^tM6A4rKi^7]:6m'§kM

Admiral Chong Kia Cheung sold Jiis life dearly at Nankin in the
Tiiiping rebellion.
Sell out, tD=To dispose of one's stock of goods or other property,
for a pecuniary equivalent. -^WO ^Mua'^tl^M k M^^
The dollar store is selling out at cost.
Sell out a man, to = To sell down a stock, which another is carrying,
so low that he is compelled to quit his hold, and perhaps to
fail. (s). mAf}^nx>:iJ^nXj^6prrC0Wkm^Xm<MWSr^it.

A man who had nearly all the stock of a certain railroad, deter-
mined to unload. A friend who had frequently obtained points
from him, applied at this time for a point. The large owner
intimated that it was always a good purchase to buy stock in
this road. The friend proceeded to buy, meanwhile the large
owner was selling. Having bought all he could the stock
strangely fell, and he found himself sold out by the one who gave
him a point.

Sell short, to = To sell, for future delivery, what the party selling
does not own, but hopes to buy at a lower rate. ^iTfJ'^^'&^Jr

mBmtm'^iicxMi> m^^m:>
Semi-occasionally = Once in a while ; on rare occasions, (s). f^^^

Do you smoke ? I take a cigar, semi-occasionally.

Send about one's business, to = To dismiss unceremoniously ; to send
packing. ^^^'^m^<ll')\i\LX-^6, Mmt. ^^^Vm
A tramp was found loitering about the premises one day, and we
sent 1dm about his business.

Send forth or out, to = To produce; to emit. |:^T» k^t* t

 SEE r397}

The tree sends forth branches. The flowers send forth fragrance.
Send packing, to = To drive away ; to send off roughly or in disgrace;
to dismiss unceremoniously, (s). slOlilt* ^xtlt.t^0S^ SI

The servant who was detected in purloining linen was sent packing.
Send to Coventry, to = To exclude from society; to shut out from
all social intercourse, for conduct regarded as mean or ungentle-

manlike, m^t. i^m^b ^Iv ^« t hr.

Lieut. A. was sent to Coventry by his brother officers, because he

was proved to have uttered false reports about one of the ladies
of the garrison.

Send word, to = To inform by message, -j^.^^ ^"s ^, ^^t^'C

far
Send me loord to-morrow how your father is. I did not write, but
I sent ivord to him.
Sensible of, to be = To be cognizant of; to be aware of. ^%6^ K
He can not commit such a breach of good manners, without being
sensille of it.

Sequester one's self, to = To choose great retirement; to separata

one's self from society. ^ < iU; ^i^-9, ^^hK^^Mt
On account of his sorrows, he has lately sequestered himself.
Sergeant-major = A non-commissioned officer, who acts as assistant
to the adjutant. iB^W-^
Serve an attachment or writ of attachment, to=To levy it on the
person or goods by seizure ; to seize. ^|ip Jr^ff t"
On account of debt, a ivrit of attachment was served upon his
property.
Serve as a substitute, to = To be employed tor the same purpose, f^

In making lemonade, tartaric acid often serves as a substitute for

lemons.
Serve a writ or a process, to = To read it, or leave an attested copy
at his usual abode. Wt^ t '^H*^ » M I: jg 6 < ^ S^ KW^ ®
The constable served the urit upon the debtor. The sheriff went
to the man's house to serve a process.

Serve one out, to — To retaliate; to requite, jg^i: TLiT^ ^^t

r J! ii scree you out ioi ih.\^.
 C3983 SET

Serve one right, to = To treat one as he deserves, (usually in an ill

sense). ^'5:^ii^tt^f#i§t» ^r.t^^c^^o ^"tt^ Ltr (M^

Ton was behind time, and he did not wait for you. He served you
right.

Serve one's apprenticeship, to=To acquire the knowledge of a trade

under the instruction of one skilled in it. M^^^^h^T^ ftt

Mrs. A's son is serving

apprenticeship as a carpenter.
Jiis

Serve one's time, to = To pass the usual and necessary time for learn-
ing a trade under a superior or master. ^^^COS^}^ h'^M'K^
t
The goldsmith who mended my bracelet served his time in London.
Serve one's turn, to = To be sufficient for one to meet one's conven- ;

ience or purpose. ^&Z, j'flK^^O^ Pair^^

I want something to keep the rain off, and this old overcoat will
serve my turn.
Serve one the same sance, to = To retaliate one injury with another.

It is not well for us to serve others with tlce same sauce which they
may give to us.
Serve up, to=To prepare or bring forward, as food. '§|~^» ^ <•»
The large Spanish mackerel caught this morning was seQ-ved up at
dinner.
Service of a writ, process, etc. = Judicial delivery, or communication
of a writ, etc. ^^^\)iym, mi^-O'A^-
Set about, to = To begin. hiuXs^ liC^'^t
The spring is far enough advanced for me to set about gardening.
Set against, to = To put in opposition; to set in comparison with.
rixtmLtr, rf^t/C-^Ltr, )fJ:I:^^^Ltr
The farmer is very much set against having the railroad run across
his farm. To set one thing against another.
Set a-going, to = To cause to begin to move; to set in motion. g|j§
5 Ltj'.
Hi LI:. mi mn^Li:
The clock has stopped, and the watchmaker must be called to set
it a-going.
Set an example, to = To be a model for imitation ; to do anything for
 SET C399]

others to copy, or follow. t^$g £ 5: ^ , mk^^t. A i: t X S']

Children who have been well brought up at home, set a good

example in school.
Set apart, to = To separate to a particular use; to appropriate. ^Ij

"When the farmer received the money for his wheat crop, he set
apart fifty dollars to pay his taxes.
Set a saw, to = To bend the teeth alternately to either side, in order
that the channel cut by the saw may be wider than the thick-
ness of the blade. ^COE^^LO
The carpenter has filed and set my saw.
Set aside, to = To leave out of account; to omit; to annul. ^V^X

Setting aside other considerations, Mr. E. can not afford the

expense of giving his son a collegiate education. The verdict
of the jury was set aside by the court, on account of irregularity.
Set at defiance, to = To defy; to oppose. ^#Iitr» ki%€6^ h^
This glutton sets at defiance all the laws of health.
Set at ease, to = To quiet; to trnnquillize to relieve in mind; to ;

cheer; to comfort; to encourage. ^/i-^Ltr* M-^^T ^ ^V

tt. ^c^^f. mit
The letter which I received from my son, announcing his safe
arrival in Europe, sets meThe at ease. wife of the captain of
the vessel which was shipwrecked, was set at ease by learning
that he was saved.
Set at naught, to — To undervalue ; to contemn; to despise, ^tr.

He set at naught all my good advice.

Set a trap or snare, to=To place a trap in a situation to catch prey;
hence, to lay a plan to deceive and draw into the power of
another, mttt^^^. PS5^^f5<
The postmaster suspected one of his clerks of purloining money
from letters, and sd a trap for him.
Set at rest, to = To quiet; to still; to cause to cease. ^^ -5, ^
The finding of the bodjr of the man who has been missing fur a
 [4003 SET

month has set at rest the question of his fate.

Set a value on, to = To appraise; to estimate the worth of. 5: f^lS

Persons were appointed, to set a value on the property of the

deceased merchant.
Set before, to = To bring to view before ; to exhibit to ; to offer for
choice to. coEM'^^<. Kfr^t. K^'MLrmiXLls'
At the new tempting variety of food is set hefore the guests.
hotel, a
An article in the magazine sets before the reader the excitement
and perils of tiger hunting in India.

Set by, to = 1. To set apart or on one side; to reject. 2. To

esteem; to value. (— ) 5: t) # (/?: ta < » ^J%\fMOo {IL) ^H
1. The enemies of the general sent him a box filled with explosive
material, but he set the suspicious box bi/. 2. You have been
a good friend to me, and I set very much 6?/ you.
Set down, to = To enter in writing; to register. J:^§T^»' t'M
Is, kmt
I set down the temperature, at 8 and 12 o'clock every day, in my
note-book.
Set down, to be = To be established in popular or general estimation.

That man has conducted very lawlessly, and he is set doitm as a

dangerous character.
Set eye on, to = To see to behold. ;^M.6^ I'Jl^i: Ir] < 6
As soon as I set eye on him, I recognized him as an old school-mato.
Set fire to, to = To put fire to, for the purpose of burning. iSC'Kk.

Mo
The tramp was indicted for setting fire to a barn.
Set foot on, to = To step upon. ^ £f tr » © Jt ^ ^tr
When Columbus and his sailors had set foot on the shores of

Amercia, they erected a crucifix.

Set forth, to = To show; to manifest; to publish; to promulgate. tY:

.
t. ^nt. ^^t. ^i^iict
He set forth his wants clearly. The king's wishes were set forth

in the manifesto.

Set forward, to = l. To start forward. 2. To promote (a work).

 SET C40i:i

1. Tlie army has set forward to findand attack the enemy. 2. The
enterprise of mining for silver was set forward by the increase
of capital.

Set free, to = To liberate; to release. W^t Wit MO

^ ^

No crime being proven against the man who was arrested, he was
set free.

Set in, to = To begin. j^t6^ ^6

People say that winter does not usually set in till the rain has
filled the springs. Winter has set in with extreme rigor.
Set in order, to = To adjust or arrange; to reduce to method, ^fg^
t. /tl^^cte
Tell the servant to set the parlor in order for company.
Set light by, to=To treat as of no importance ; to slight ; to despise.

In his youth, he set light by his opportunities of education. We

should not set light by the advice of our parents.
Set milk, to=To put milk into vessels for the cream to rise, ^i^.^

Have you set the milk ?

Setoff, to = 1. To embellish. 2. To assign a portion. 3. To start.

(-) iti-S* h^mto

C^) k^mto (H) ^iLt
1. The dress is simple, but the trimmings set it off. The fur trim-
mings set off your cloak well. 2. A part of the estate of his uncle
was set off for him. 3. He set off for San Francisco this morning.

Set on, to=To incite; to instigate. ^^ ± f , kMWit^ kWMt

The traitor set on the people to rebel. Who set him on to do this
piece of mischief.
Set on or upon, to be=To be fixed upon (in purpose); to be determined
upon. r^E^L«>^6. K'C^^t^
He is set upon investing his money in some kind of manufactur-
ing.

Set one's cap for or at, to=To take measure to gain the affections
or favor of a man, with a view to being married to him. (D^fZ

tint:. \lcfmkBL<\ commtM6 {-kliCWtXv^^}

The chamber-maid appears to be setting her cap/or the gardener.
Set one's face against, to = To discountenance; to oppose strongly.
 C402] SET

The mayor set his face against the issuing of city bonds, to raiso
money for the city expenses.
Set one's hand to, to = To affix one's signature; to sign one's name
to. liC^^t
He woiild not set Ms hand to the contract, till he had consulted his
lawyer.
Set one's hand and seal, to=To sign and seal, as a legal document;
to certify ; attest. ^-^gH-^^EI] t» i?<^^
Hereunto I set my hand and seal.

Set one's heart on, to = To fix the desires on ; to be very fond of ; to

long for earnestly. K^jt-^t . l/^'t^^Sr^r. ^Wi^t. ^^
mt
I have set my heart on going to Europe next summer vacation.
He has set his heart on the office of governor.
Set one's wits to work, to = To think upon a matter ; to consider
carefully. ^.OtMht. ^^^t
No sooner was the burglar confined in the prison, than he set his

wits to work to devise means of escape.

Set on fire, to =1. To kindle; to communicate fire to. 2. To in-
flame; to enkindle the passion of. (—.) k'JM^f'* KiKktk

1. Several houses in different parts of the city were set on fire last
night. They set the city on fire. 2. The political orator den-
ounced the government for oppressive taxation, and set the
passions of the people on fire.
Set on foot, to = To put in motion ; to start. J: fljtr » i' ^ J^ <5 » £:

Mr. Cyrus W. Field set on foot the enterprise of connecting Europe

and America by a submarine telegraph.
Set out, to = l. To start upon a journey to begin a coarse. 2. To ;

assign to allot; to limit. 3. To adorn; to embelliih.

; (— ) 1^\

-5o (H) fji^

1. had set out for Washington, the guests
After the bridal pai
departed. The young man set out in life with muca property
and many friends. 2. The lot that Providence has set oat lor
him. 3. A rich habit, set out with jewels.

Set over, to=To appoint as superior, ruler, or commander of. O

 SET C403]

" And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have set thee over all the land
of Egypt." [Bible]

S^t rank, to = To set, as the iron of a plane, so as to take off a thick

shaving, m < mn^^"? Km^^^^ m^^n^ € ^)
The apprentice was cautioned against setting the smoothing plane
too ra7ih
Set right, to=To correct mistakes of; to put in order. JrfTf"* h

The grocer overpaid me in making change yesterday; I will set

tlie matter rigJd to-morrow.

Set sail, to=l. To spread the sails. 2. To begin a voyage. (—-)
iitm^f^o (-) M-Mtihh'.Wimt
1. As the breeze sprang up, the captain gave the order. Set sail.

2. My friend set sail for Europe yesterday.

Set or settled purpDse==The determined or unyielding purpose. ^
It is the settled purpose of the merchant, to build a new house next
summer.
Set speech — A formal speech, carefully prepared before delivery. :$

All his public addresses seem to be set speeches.

Set st^re by, to^To value greatly ; to put a high estimate on. JfgR

This richly carved bookcase is an heirloom, and I set store by it.

Set th3 fashion, to = To establish a new mode; to determine what

shall be the mode. I^tllicm^ h%0 , ^fT^!x:St
I am informed that Mr. X's daughters set the/asJdon of ladies'driv-
ing.

Set the hand to, to=To engage in ; to undertake. K^^fs K^Pi^

He was always careful, before setting Jds hand to any thing, to

consider whether he could carry it successfully through.

Set the heart at rest, to=To put one's self at ease; to qaiet or
tranquilize the heart. <C1» i: ^^ f » f%/P$ t"
You may set your heart at rest with regard to your child's prospects,
for I will provide for her.

Set the law at defiance, to=To violate the law boldly, j^^ k^6^
 t4043 SET

The saloon keeper on the corner lias long set the lata at defiance.
Set the river on fire, to = To be highly successful or renowned ia life;
to do some great thing. -XK^^kf^t^ i<^^
He
will never set the river on fire, he is so indolent.

Set the table in a roar, to = To cause loud laughter among the com-
pany at table. ^mKiz^km^ Llr» —^k bxmW.BM^
He was so witty that he could at any time set the table in a roar.
Set the teeth on edge, to=:l. To cause au unpleasant sensation in
the teeth. 2. To affect one very disagreeably. (— ) ^\IC^

1. Sharp vinegar sets the teeth on edge. 2. These discords in their

singing set my teeth on edge.

Settle differences, to = To adjust differences (of opinion or feeling).

Thedifferences between England and America, respecting the

Newfoundland fisheries, were settled by America's paying a sum
of money to England.

Settle down, to=l. To become quiet after agitation. 2. To

establish one's self in a locality or a business. (—•) ^%i^\ < »

, ^^to (n) -^'Dm^%xs. ^k^ts, fSk:^ts

1. The community was very much excited by the murder, but ia
now settling doivn to ordinary quiet. 2. After trying various
pursuits, Mr. A. has settled doion upon a farm.
Settle on or upon, to=l. To decide ; to fix. 2. To establish by gift

or grant. (— ) 5:^t» kMm^ Z> . h^XSo (=1) ^^ < •

1. The school committee have settled on a teacher from the West,

as principal of the school.
2. Mr. H. in his will, settled upon
an annuity for life of five hundred dollars.
his old houeskeeper
Settle the question, to- To decide that which was before doubtful or
uncertain. ^kM<> fpl§E ^ ^ 1^ -^ t If
The return of the sailor who was supposed to be drowned settles

the question.

Settling day = The day of settlement; the day appointed in the

contract, for delivery and payment. ^^0» ^^0

 •
SHA C405T

Set together by the ears, to=To cause to quarrel. ^U^fitLlr

Th3 property which was bequeathed to the R. family set them
together by the ears.

Set to work, to=To apply one's self to work; to begin laboring. ^

At once she bravely set to loorh.

Set up, to=l. To erect. 2. To establish; to found. 3. To

enable to commence a new business. 4. To put in type. 5.
To utter loudly. 6. To raise from depression. 7. To begin
business. (— ) ^Oo (H) U^t . Wi^fo (H) ^H^ L
m<mto (A) mt. mmto {'b)mmt
1. The English up a monument at Quebec in, honor of Gen
set

Wolfe. 2. His son has set up a school in the ;city. 3. The

young man's uncle set him up in the crockery business. 4. The
printer told the apprentice to set up a column of the newspaper.
5. When the dog could not find his master, he
set up a pitiful

whine. 6. The family up by the lottery prize.

is quite set 7.

When his apprenticeship expired, he set up for himself.

Set up, to be = To show pride; to exhibit vanity, (s) f^.'^^i'^* @
: 'lit* lf^5
You appear a good deal set up by your good fortune.
to he He is

greatly set up about his success in the regatta.

Seven-shooter = A pistol with seven barrels or chambers. (5) ^^
Since burglaries have become so frequent, I have bought me a
seven shooter.
Seven wonders of the world— Egyptian pyramids, the mausoleum
erected by Artemisia, the temple of Dianna at Ephesus, the
walls and hanging gardens of Babylon, the Colossus at Rhodes,
;
the statue of Jupiter Olympius, and the Pharos or watch-tower
at Alexandria. ^^CO-\:Z^mM. i&lf^^'tr^ia
Sew up, to = 1. To inclose by sewing. To2. close or stop by
sewing. (—) ao^tfo Cll) %%t>M<r
1. .Feathers are sewed up in cloth to make a pillow. 2. The
tailor sewed up a rip in the sleeve of my coat.
Shade or degree of difference = A very slight difference or variation.
 t4053 SHA

There is only a shade of difference in color, between these two

pieces of silk.
Shake hands with, to- 1. To agree with; to unite with. % To
greet in a friendly or cordial manner. (— ) )£— it"^» ^^IrI
Vo (r^ 5?©-^»lti:1^r» Km.L<^M3t
1. luith you on that matter.
I can shake hands 2. The man met
his enemy on the street, and would not shake hands icUh him.
=
Shake off, to To remove by shaking; to discard. II^Oj^^^, ^
The fruit raiser shook off the pears which he could not pick.
Shake off the yoke, to=To free one's self from the control of another.

In the Revolutionary war, America shook off the yoke of Euglaud.

Shake or stagger one's faith or belief, to = To imp dr one's confid-
ence; to render uncertain or doubting. ^iOit^t^'f^ ^O
The charges brought against the banker's honesty shake iJie faith

of the community in him.

Shake one's sides, to = To laugh heartily. i^mi^^t. HIi:i5»

The audience shook their sides, while the comic actor performed his
part.
Shake the head, to=To express dissent, doubt, or refusal. :fy:rV

mM^n^^Mn^mmw.mk^t
The teacher shook his head, when the pupil asked leave of absence
for the rest of the day.
Sham Abraham, to = To feign sickness, in order to get rid of work.

The convict is shamming Abraham.

Shape one's course, to=To plan and act; to adjust one's method o!

procedure. ^Mt>
^^'tl"^ I^^t -5 , imt'^lr
The representative shaped his course so as to be re-elected. You
must shape your course differently, if you would be respected.
Sharpen the wits, to = To arouse the mind to activity; to quicken
the intellect. C^^ t ^M t
The dull boy must sharpai his wits, if he would keep his place iu
his class.
 SHI r4073

Shave a note, to=To buy a promissory note at a considerable

dis-

count to take much

;
beyond legal interest. ^jH'^ 7x 6^]i^\\ICX

That man's business is to shave notes.

Shed blood, to = To cause blood to flow; to destroy life. jk^^5 t

Napoleon Bonaparte shad much Mood in his European wars.

Sheep-walk = Land where sheep are pastured, fe^:^
Sheer o5, to = To turn or move aside to a distance, :^Io] J: ^ t T -^
When saw a white rock beside the road, he sJieered of.
the horse
parallel direction.
Sheer up, to=To turn and approach in nearly a

The men in the boat sJieered up to their companions who were

signalling them to approach.

Shell out, to = To expend money freely to bring or pay out; to pay

;

or count out money. (5) -ff ^ i'^kWi » ^Jr^lUt [flfjISIlo

of property are expected to shell out, on occasions of general

Men
festivity, or public need. The note is due ; shell out right ofl"!

Shell out your money.

to=To turn quite round to a contrary side or opposite
Shift about,
point. ^fiCOij\[CmUt^ lBl§*^{t5
Since morning, the wind has shifted about.
disencumber one's
Shift off, to = To put away; to disengage or
self, as of a burden or inconvenience. Ji < » ^^ t , M.t^ jS

account of your health, you must endeavor to shift off the care
On
of your farm.
Ship off, to=To send off by ship ; to send away by water. |{}t|2: T'^

English convicts were formerly shipped offio Botany Bay.

guns or
Ship of the line = A vessel of war carrying seventy-four

captain of a
Shipping articles --Articles of agreement between the
vessel and the seamen on board, in respect to the amount of
wages, length of time for which thoy are shipped, etc. 7K>c<^
 r408! SHO

Ship's husband = The owner of a ship, who manages his concerns in

person. |fi;^#±r f.^^ LXH '5 ^ESf A
Ship's papers = Thy documents required for the manifestation of tlie
ownership and national character of a vessel and her cargo, atid
to show her compliance with the revenue and navigation laws
of the country to which she belongs. (IU<^^i®^ ^MWM
Ship the oars, to=To place the oars in the rowlocks. ^^K^k^^
At
As soon as he was out of the shallow water, he sliipped the oars.
Shoot ahead of, to = To outstrip in running, flying, sailing, or other
things, k^mt. Kmnt. r•^^tJitr
In the recent boat race between the Harvard and Yale students,
the Harvard boat shot ahead of the Yale boat, and won the prize,
James and Jhon entered school at the same time; James was
diligent and fond of study, and he soon shot ahead of John, who
was dull.

Shoot up, to = To rise or grow. J^ 5 ^ ^-g f

After the rain the corn shot up as by magic.
Shop bill =A tradesman's hand-bill or business announcement. i^A
<Dm\.. ?FJlX^^» ^ ^ 5^
Shore dinner = A dinner composed of articles of sea food; as fish,
shell-fish, chowder, and the like, ^MM^ ^ b ^^^^
The excursionists had a shore dinner.
Short commons = Small allowance of food; scant fare; insufficient
provisions, (s) >p^.OhXi3^r>, SL§:^^» Z-Vt^(^M.^
They were kept on short commons during the siege.
Shorten sail, to = To reduce sail by taking it in. ©ll:|^tr
A stiff breeze sprang up, and we were forced to shorten sail.
Short of, to b3=To be insufficiently provided with ; to be lacking of;
not to have sufficiency of. llC^L^ iiC ^JS. ^» h'X i
I can not pay the bill to-day ; I am
of money. At the battle
sho7-t

of Banker Hill, the American army was short of ammunition.

The printer is short of help, this week.
Short-spoken = Gruff; surly. ^c^B^ 6 , I'MW^ 6
I think something must has gone wrong with my master, ho is so
short-spoJcen.

Show a bold front, to=:To be bold, impudent, shameless, or defiant.

 »

SHO r409]

When the murderer was arrested and brought before the court, he
slioioed a hold front.
Show fight, to = To manifest a disposition to fight or resist. ^("1/^

Seeing a man run away with his watch, he gave chase and soon
caught thethief, who dropped the watch and showed figlit.

Show fi)rth, to=To manifest to publish to proclaim, ^fj^^* <&•

; ;

" They shall bring gold and incense, and shall sheio forth the
praises of the Lord." [is. IX, 6.]

Show his paces, to = To display his gait, speed or the like-r-especial-

lyofahorse. :J3^^5:;^^ <5» ^ 5 5:ilrit
He made his horse slioiu Ms paces.
Show of hands = The raising of hands, as a vote in a public meeting.

In the town meeting the question of license or no license to sell

intoxicating liquors was decided by shoio oi hands.

Show off, to = To display or exhibit ostentatiously. |f^^» :C^CX

He drove his horse up and down the street, in order to shoio him
off. He is accustomed to shoiu himself off by using large words
in conversation.
Show of reason = Appearance of argument; plausibility. ^^ hh ^
The senator in his speech maintained, with some shoiu of reason,
that government ought to control the telegraphic lines of the
country.
Show one's colors, to=To make manifest one's principles or party.

Don't be afraid to shoiu your colors politically. He always shoivs

his colors on temperance.

Show one's face, to = To appear; to be present; to be seen. J^Ji: 5

If the man who insulted ladies on the street the other night should
shoiu his face again, the puliceman would arrest him.
Show one's teeth, to — To threaten; to look angry. ^i:7j^"^» #:&»
 )

C4101 SHO

Sometimes the newspapers say, The British lion sliows his teeth at
the Bussian bear.
Show the white feather, to=To show cowardice; to exhibit fear. ^
Lieut. C showed the ivhile feather in battle, by skulking in the

rear.

Show up, to — To expose; to lay open to general condemnations of

making public the character. Pl^f" » fF <

The quack doctor has been well shown up. The dishonest dealing
and bad faith connected with Indian affairs were shown up in.

yesterday paper.
Shove by, to = To push away ; to delay or reject. J: ^ L it 5 » kWf-

" Officer's gilded haad may shove hy justice.'* [Shak.j

Shrapnel shells A shell filled with a quantity of musket balls, which,
when the shell explodes, are projected still further. ^^Jf O

Shrink from, to = To turn away from, in dislike, unwillingness, fear

etc. ^m<s ^WiX^r
He shrinks from entering official life because of its responsibilities.
Shrug the shoulders, to = To draw up the shoulders, —a motiou
expressive of doubt, dislike, or fear. M^W6> W^l^tr* M
He shrugijed his shoulders at the large stories of the sailor.

Shuffle off, to = To push off; to rid one's self of. ki^^\}6^ J: ^h

The merchant discovered that there was an sxcess of pennies in

the money drawer, and directed the clerk to shiijffie them off as
fast as possible.

Shuffle up, to = To form in confusion, haste, or with fraudulent

disorder, f-.f^t. ^m^-nt. 'm^MWi^itL^tiV^^
The amlassador sluiffied up a treaty which was not satisfactory to
either nation.
Shut dov/n, to = To stop work in a factory. f;i;i| t ^ t (Mia^ r t
The proprietors are going to shut down, at the Cotton Mills, on
the Fourth of July and the rest of the week.

Shut in, to -To inclose; to cover or intercept the view of. i:@ti'»
 SID C4in
The town is shut in by high hills on every side, The headland
shnts in the harbor from onr view.
Shut of, to be, or to get = To be rid of ; to escape ; to be delivered from.

He is not be trusted ; I must he shut of him. I wish I could get

shut (o/'this cold.
Shut one's self up, to=To live in a retired, secluded manner. ^M
Since the death of her son, Mrs. E. shuts hersdf up, and
does not
go into society.
Shut out, to = To exclude ; to prevent entering. fJ^^^^t s CO A6
The thick curtains at the window shut o?it the light. The rain was
shut out by a tight roof.
Shut the door upon, to = To exclude, k^i^t* k^^t k ^fL
Congress shut the door upon many fraudulent claims.
Shut up, to = l. To close. 2. To confine
to imprison. 3. ; To
cause to become silent by authority, argument, or force.
4. To
cease talking to be silent.
; (-^) J: f^ -:?, k^^^to (IL)
kW
1. On Saturdays, the stores are not shut up till nine o'clock at
night. 2, The soldiers who were shut up in war prisons tell sad
stories of their hardships. 3. Our opponents were shut up by
our arguments. 4. Tell him to shut up. Shut up, and give me
a chance to say something.
Sick bay = In vessels of war, that part of the deck appropriated to the
useofthesick. ?0rTif#l^-;^A©tffl^Z:^ t7^ 6 fP|5«-^
Sick headache = A variety of headache attended with disorder of the
stomach and nausea. i^j^ZlC^UEm Irf^^t—
@®M=ii
Some persons have periodical attacks of sick headache.
Sick of, to be = To have a strong dislike of; to be tired of; to bo
disgusted with. ^±<^ ^^^ ^fg < ^ ^mmt
I have read so much that i am sick o/readino-
Side-bar rule = A common order of court of so informal
a nature as
to be granted by the
without formal application at bar
officers,
in open court. mf^W(<7y^^%^,, ^mi^'^KX)
Side by side = Close together and abreast; in company and along
 C4123 SIM

with. iM^A.'iS^ W^X

On a march the surgeon and the chaplain of the regiment
generally rode side hy side.

Side with, to = To agree with in opinion; to espouse the cause of.

On the temperance question, Mr. A. sides luith the license party.

Siege-train = The apparatus, consisting of cannon, mortars, etc., for
conducting a siege. '&iM)%<^W'^'^
Sift out, to = To make careful selection; to search, or find out with
care. W^t m^f. . il^lilt
The judge had to sift out the truth from the conflicting te^.imony
of the two parties.

Signal post or staff=A pole or mast upon which a flag or anything

else may be displaced for the purpose of conveying signals, -fg

Signal telegraph = A telegraph in which preconcerted signals, made

by a machine, or otherwise, at one station, are seen and inter-
preted at another. Hglil^ff, itifl%^
Sign manual =1. The royal signature superscribed att he top of
bills of grants and letters patent, which are then sealed with
the privy signet, or great seal, as the case may be, to complete
their validity. 2. The signature of one's name in his own
handwriting. H) fp^SiW. ^S0?£f? (^llt^X)o d) D
Sign off, to = To sign the temperance pledge, or a pledge of total
abstinence, (s). ^?Sz;^(/^^S ^, "mU^t-MAt
A. Come, Jack, take a drink. B. No, I have signed off.
Silent, sleeping, or dormant partner = A partner who takes no sharo
in the active business of a firm, but is entitled to a share of the
profits, and subject to a share in the losses. ^i^(DM-W k^'^ h

It is not necessary to give notice of the retirement of a dormant

partner from the firm, if the fact of his being a partner bo
unknown to all the creditors of a firm.
Simon-pure = Unadulterated; genuine, (s). 5|c^, WM^^ M^^
This is the real Simon-pure article.
Simple contract = Any contract, M'hether oral or written, which is not
 ! 6 P

SIS [4131

of record or under seal. ^B kUS ^«PEn ^ # ^#«^ ( M

Simple obligation = An unconditional obliqation. MWA-\^^^^y.

Sinews of war, the = 1. Every thing which aids to carry on war. 2.

Money. (— ) 5^, mtJo (-) (^^^^'S^ rfc^^lfS^^^
The bodies of men, munition, and money, may justly be called the

sineiVS of icar. [Sir W. Raleigh]

JMachiarel scorneth the proverb taken first from a speech of

Mucianus, that moneys are fAe siwezt's^^^ saith there

o/" ^^''^'"^j

are no true sinews of wars but the very sinews of the arms of
valiant men.
The people were called upon to furnish the government tlie sinei(}S

of luar.

Single blessedness ; state of single blessedness = The unmarried state.

He is living in a state of single blessedness.

Sing out, to = To call loudly to shout, is),
; pjf^, M'M\'C^ftJ^^O
When you find a good tree for walnuts, sing out. The farmer sang
out to his hiredman at the other end of the field.

Sinking fiind = A sum of money set apart, usually at fixed intervals,

to the redemption of the debts of government or of a corpora-
tion. mm^^^^^Mt 6m:^
Sink into or penetrate the mind, to=To make a strong and lasting
impression, ffftt^-f. MBf r#t
The words of the orator sank into the minds of h's hearers.
Sink money, to=To expend money foolishly or without profit. -§1^

The founders of a daily paper, often sinh much money in getting

the paper started.
Sink or swim = Whatever happens; under any circumstances. ?^tr
^i;tb^. tmU-^^^hZ'h
I will undertake it, sinh or sioim. Sinh or sivim, live or die, I will
stand by my country
Sisters of charity = Nuns of various orders engaged in works of mercy.

Sisters of charity were first called into existence in France in 163i,

 r4t4] SEE

Sister of mercy — A religious order founded in Dublin in the year

1827. mKm^w
Sit in judgment, to = To assume judicial authority; to judge censor-
iously. mn^m^n^> iim^m^. ^m^rr
Wo ought not to sit in judgment on our fellowmen.
Sit it out, to = To sit to the end of, during the whole of, etc. ^<Z>
nh't-^'j^zy (^rmk^hT
This is the last night of the session, and the House will probably
sit the nig]it out.

Sit on the fence, to = To be in a position of indecision ; neither ono

thing nor the other, especially in politics, (s). 'fnJI'Li^ ^ ^5!;i

Mr. Spicer was independent in politics for a time; but he has got
through silting on tlie fence, and has come down on tlie democratic
side.

Sit on thorns, to = To be uneasy; to be distressed, ^f"''f^t*^:^-^

"While, the teacher was questioning the scholars about the broken
window, the boy who did the mischief sat on thorns.
Sit "under, to = To attend on the ministry of; to be under the instruc-
tion or preaching ; to listen to. CDW.yKMt* <DM^^irtM

In the eary day of New England, the whole population of a town

sat under one minister.
Sit up, to=:l. To rise from a recumbent position. 2. To refrain
from retiring, or lying down. 3. To assume or maintain the
posture of one who is seated. ( — ) j£E§<5^ iSi_b6o (— ) ®
^x!^6. mrKf^^o (H) ^t» ^iicn^i^
1. Night before last slie heard a noise, and sat up in bed. 2.

Sitting up late at night does not agree with me. 3. He is too

ill to sit lip.

Sixes and sevens, at = In disorder; in confusion ; disarranged. WLW

The grocer's accounts are all at sixes and sevens. These books on
the table are at sixes and sevens. When the house took fire ray
wits were at sixes and sevens.

Sketch-book = A book for sketches or other outlines; a book contain-

ing rough, or but partly finished, drawings. H^tl ^^O!^^*
 The tourists took their shttch-book with them.
SMm the surface, to = To treat superficially.
J^;faJ:^-<5, ^^(/z:

The treaties on Socialism sUma the surface of the subject.

Skin-f int = A miser; a niggard a very penurious person.
;
^^'^^
He is a skin-flint ; he charged his neighbor for a ride to town with
him.
Skip over, to = Te pass without notice ; to omit or pass lightly over
inreading. m'&t . . H^Uht
m-m.'Am\iii^t
Some books are to be read throughout, every word of them ; in
reading other books you would do well to skip over some things
on every page.
Slacken one's gait or pace, to = To proceed more slowly. — ^^^
The horse slackened his gait, as he began to ascend the hill.
Slant of wind = A transitory breeze of wind, or the period of its
duration. m,7)m.i§,. m.comMr ^m (mm)
Sleep like a log, to = To sleep soundly. f^OiEf t
I was so fatigued by my ride that I slept like a log, all night.
Sleight of hand = Dexterity of hand ; legerdemain. ^^|fe.
S^f;[g(-co-i)
The children were very much interested in the exhibition of sleight
of hand.
Slight over, to = To perform superficially; to treat carelessly. ^^R

Do not slight over the work assigned you.

Slip a cable, to = To veer out, and let go the end of it. f^§^ ^ it-9
Slip of the pen = The error of writing somethiug different from
what
was intended. |f©^|f, ^f§ ^ ^:g (> ^

It was by a slij) of the pen, that Mr. K's letter was directed to
Sumtor street instead of Summer street.
Slip of the tongue = The error of saying one thiug while intending to
say another. ^^^ mOi'C7j:v^
By a of the tongue Mr. A. said, that his sou lived in Sacraments
slip

instead of San Francisco.

Slip on, to=To put on hastily or loosely ^ ^ |;^^- /:;,
LlihTli
 [416] SMA
HeariDg an alarm of fire, he rose from his bed, and slipping on his
pantaloons and overcoat, stepped out to the street.
Slippery as an eel = Not to be trusted. itf^i'^t^hf^Vit^^C
Beware of that peddler, for he is slippery as an eel.

Slip the collar, halter, etc., to = To escape ; to get free ; to disengage

one's self from diffcultj, labour or burden, j^^ » ^t^f'
I thought I had the dog fast, but he has slipped the collar.

Slip through the fingers, to = To die unexpectedly or insensibly ; to

be lost. m.x>fi^d-^<^t^ :?^-^:^iic^'4'r^t. ^< (^A
The physician said that his patient slipped through his fingers.
= To fall into an error, or fault; to fail. j^^t/Jlpg^
Slip up, to ^ ft

James has slipped up in his calculations about the tobacco crop. ;

Sloop of war = A war rigged either as a ship, brig, or

vessel of
schooner, and mounting between eighteen and thirty-two guns.

Slop over, to = To over-do in speaking, with a certain kind of ef-

fusiveness, (s). ^^)i'jg^Xn'0'A%^ 6
Some one said of President Lincoln that he never slopp)ed over.
Slow coach = One who is inactive, sluggish, lazy; a dawdler. JH'I'Sl

He promised to call for me at 8 o'clock, but has not come yet he

;

is a sloio coach. ;

Sluice off, to = To divert ; to lay aside ; to get rid of, (as by a sluice.)

The railroad is now earning a good income ; but some of th6

present earnings must be sluiced off^ to repair the losses of past
years.
Slur over, to = To treat lightly. J: ^U t . h Wl^^^. t
By the petty sentence which the jadge passed upon the criminal,
he in reality slurred over the crime.
Small arms = Guns not requiring carriages for their transportation
in service. /h^^(i}g^±^^llt j^til ^^^il^r:?^^^?'"^ ^ 7>)
Small coin = Money of the lesser denominations, /h^^^ P'flM^/h

When the burglar was arrested, nothing was found on his perso.a
 SMO C417J

but a quantity of small coin.

Small fruits = Fruits raised in market-gardens, — such as raspberries,

strawberries, etc. /h^^
Small fry = Tilings insignificant, (sometimes applied to children}. ^
*0f^» /has
There was an abundance of small fnj at the celebration of Indep-
endence.
Small hours = The time from midnight till three or four o'clock in
the morning. ^^ j; fgoHEff^tg ^ -^^ffl
/>

Secret societies often hold their meetings till into the small hours
of the night.
Small talk = Light or trifling conversation ; chit-chat ^M^^^ fl

At Mrs, A's reception, the conversation was chiefly sm,all talk.

Smash-up = A smashing accident, or one in which something is

broken with violence, (s). tJfiS, WiM^ :^^^^#

The account of a collision of railroad trains is headed, in the
newspaper, a smash-up.
Smell a rat, to = To be suspicious; to suspect strongly. ^ < M^
He saw the door open at midnight and began to smell a rat.
Smellof, to=To have the odor or particular scent of, ©^^^"f"*

This handkerchief smells of the roses which have been lying on it.
Smell of the shop, to = To indicate too distinctively the profession or
occupation, ft /) ^ e.n^^'l^i"3©Si: ?) ^ «t , lcil< 5 L(i^

The school-master smells of the shop. The doctor of medicine

smells of the shop.

Smell out, to = To find out by sagacity; to trace out by shrewdness.

The principal of the school smelled out a plan for mischief, which
the scholars was concocting.
Smooth log = The copy of the first draught of a log-book. ^^'^CfZ

Smooth the way, to = To make easy; to facilitate. ^^^fpL-t;*

The consul's letter of introduction smoothed tlie merchant's icay to

 C418] SOC

acquaintance with the prefect of Hiogo.

Snake out, to=:To drag or draw, as a snake from a hole. (5). ^$
n\t
Tall chestnut trees were cut down in the woods, trimmed closo,
and snaked out, for use as poles of a telegraphic line.
Snap = Briskness; vigor; energy, (s). @:i'g» ^iJ
He has not snap enough to succeed in business.
Snap one's fingers at, to = To disregard; to despise. $:^^^. 1:^

The judge snapped his fingers at the accusation that he was partial
in his decision.
Snap one up, snap one up short, to = To treat one with sharp words;
to interrupt one suddenly or snappishly. 3^ J: .'^ -5
» ^.^{^^
His employer snapped Mm up sJiort.

So and so = A certain person, not mentioned by name ; an indefinito

person. ^, -(pig
Mr. So and so, the new lodger, over the way, is quite sick.
Sober down, to = To become steady and serious in demeanor, ^ff

When he was young, Mr. B. was wild and extravagant, but after-
wards, he sobered down.
Sober reality = Serious fact or condition. MM^'^^M-^ ^M^^Z>
Death is a sober reality in man's experience.
So called = That which is called so, but is not so, in reality. ^|^
When the feudal system was swept away in Japan, the so colled
King of Looclioo became simply an ordinary Japanese subject.
Social evil, the == Prostitution. ^\^
The morning paper has an editorial on the social evil.
Society verses = The lightest kind of lyrical poetry; verses for the
amusement of polite society. ^^y^^^'^W. ±'^'^WX±^

Several Florence ladies and gentlemen have published some society

versesunder the name of Christmas Carols.
Sockdologer — A heavy blow; that which finishes a matter that from ;

which there is no escape, (s). -XtiM^ ^^kt'^lkt i> ^^ O^

 X

SOM C419:i

In retaliation for Lis rile language, he gave him a socMologer

between the ejes.
So far forth — As far to such a degree,
; ^iv fcld"^ tcP^ ^
£o far forth as you shall deserve mention for vour good conduct,
you shall be mentioned
So far as concerns = So far as affects, interests, or relates to. l^|| f

So far as concerns my health, America is as advantageous as China.

So far as it concerns me (or so far as I am concerned) you are at
liberty to use this room.
So forth^Further in the same or a similar manner more of the ;

same or a similar kind. ^, '^ -^

The first merchant has received a supply of oranges, lemons, figs,
bananas, and so forth.
Soft money = Paper money, as distinguished from coin.
fcW {MM
During the war, and for some years after, there was nothing but
soft money in circulation.

Soft-soap = Smooth words flattery, -^"g^ I^E?»

; (s).
xE^
His letter was fall of soft soap.

Soft soap, to = To flatter, (s). M^^ MMT

Don't soft-soap me.
Solar system = The sun together with the group of celestial bodies,
which, held by his attraction, revolve around him.
-^f^^
Solar year = Year as measured by the apparent motion of the sun in
the heavens ; the time the sun takes in passing through
the
twelve signs of the zodiac. >kl^^
Sold = Imposed upon deceived cheated. ^J^ij:, ^
; ;

Mr. A. was badly sold in the purchase of his new horse.

Somehow or other = In one way or another; by some method as yat
unknown or undetermined. ^^^tLX.
l^ti^LX
Somehow or other, the invalid must be persuaded to take a journey.
Some or one of these days=Hereafter ; at some future time, indefinite;
before many days. ^^^ V^Ot^^
M5%lIC
If the bridge is not repaired, there will be an accident some
of tJwse days One ofthese days I shall drive to your house and
take you to ride. -^

Some one- A certain person or thing as yet indefinite,

-f? A Itt^
 )

t420j SOS

Some must be the first to cross the new bridge.

one
Something else = Something different something beside. ; ^!j^ (D 'Yj^ ^

The boy was given a but he wanted something else.

kite,

Sometime ago = At a time in the past (more or less distant). #C>

X, B>^6 B
The merchant announced, some time ago, that he intended to retire

from business next year.

Somewhere about = 1. In the vicinity. 2. Near to (in time). (—

1. Where is He is somewhere about. 2. la

the carpenter?
history, the Dark Ages are regarded as having begun someivhere

about the tenth century.

So much so = To that extent or degree so,— used with that, coming
after Jil^K. 5S ^- • •

The invalid was very tired when he returned from the ride ; so

much so that he could not sit up.

So much the better = Still better. M^Wl^

Come and take tea with me to-day, and if you can spend the
evening, so much the better.

So much the worse = Still worse. M^WiL

The new postmaster is uneducated, and if, as I hear, he is not
very honest, so much the worse.

Sooner or later = At some indefinite future time. ^BJS» ^;^^;^t^^*i

Sooner or later we all must die.

Sophomore class = The second of the four classes in American colleges.

Sore subject = A topic which is painful to the mind, iCl»0oM<. 'l^'

Her daughter's marriage is a sore subject witli her.

So-so = Moderately or tolerably well; passably. »T^/)i<» '^/Z

He feels only so-so to-day. That book will answer my purpose

50-50.

So soon as---Imraadiately at or after another event "T^"^^ ••

 sow r4213

So soon as the rain M^as over, the family went to ride.

So that = To the end that; in order that; with the efiCect or result
that. ... t5'^5i^» <^^liCo m^.-..^'^^h t)^ SJX^
•• . .^
The road is raised in the -niddle, so that the water may flow to each
side.

So then = Thus then it is; therefore; the consequence is. ^tXid'HO

The
last train for the day has passed this station so tlien we must ;

spend the night here.

So to speak = If such language is fitting, and strictly correct; as i
were. g-J-iid', ^^, 5:3:^^'^
Mr. F. is a gentleman farmer, so to speak. Since the cold weather,
the street is a like of ice, so to sjjeak.
Sound currency = A currency whose actual value is the same as its
nominal value. In a paper currency, such currency as is on a par
with gold and silver, and convertible into those metals. P^^
^

Sound in damages, to = To have as its object the recovery of damages.

Sound the alarm, to=:To give warning. ^^^JSa^ ^^^»

\ The editor said in the morning paper, that the bridge over the
river was unsafe, and that it was his duty to sound the alarm.
Sour grapes = Things depised or depreciated because they are
• unattainable by us. M.^^, K<DZ^^^6 6 <DWct^ l^n^
XZ^mh-m.A.r :b^^
He speaks slightingly of the
titles and honors of office but every ;

one sees that an instance of sour grapes.

it is

Sovereign state = A state which administers its own government, and

is not dependent on, or subject to, another
power. ^^Z: i©
Japan is, but Bengal is not, a sovereign state.
Sow broadcast, to ^ To sow byscattering at large from the hand,
not in rows ; to spread widely. ^iiS^^i^^ < $ f, ^ f^ t ^ gj;

This grain was soion broadcast. The newspapers of the present

day sow information broadcast among the people.
 ,^

r422:i SPE

Sdw the seeds of, to = To cause ; to originate. Off i: tl< , 5r ^t

The laborer sowed the seeds of his rheumatism, by working in the
water.
Sow wild cats, to = To pass through a season of wild or thoughtless
dissipation, as in youth. :t.U\iCii^X'\^^^l'Ct ^ tCi^t
The young man is sowing wild oats.

Spanking breeze = A strong breeze. -^M.^ 5S1E

The schooner passed Formosa in a spanking breeze.
Spare room = The room in a house reserved lor guests. OH § ujI. t^

Is the spare room in readiness for company ?

Speak a ship, to = To hail a ship, and speak to her captain. jfiQJrt^

On the voyage out we spoke two ships.

Speak for itself, to = To be visible to all; to proclaim its own
character. :^C0'^^^ h^M^^^'^ b ^ ^ h^'M^'^^B)^^nt
One does not need to be told, that this painting is by one of the

old masters ; it speaks /or itself.

Speak one's mind, to = To be outspoken, frank, ingenuous. flOHl^

When the committee asked the teacher his opinin of the new
arithmetic, he spoke his mind freely.

Speak volumes, to = To convey much information; to have weight as

an argument. ^'X^^^t^^^
^'^^'^ ^^M^^t^.t s ^§
The discoveries made by the excavation at Pompeii speak volumes
regarding the life of the people of that buried city.
Speak well for, to = To be commendatory of; to give a favorable
impression of. (D^^^ ^ ^ » A LX
J: • • . • 5:^ < .&«! Llr 6

It speaks icellfor him that he is kind to his mother.

Special deposit — A deposit made of a particular thing with a
depositary. ^^^\\^%
When a sjjecial deposit has been made, the title to it remains with
the depositor, and if it should be lost, the loss will fall upon
liim.
.
SPI [423]

Special property = A qnalified or limited property, as in wild animals,

found or bailed, during possession.
thiiif^s
^^WtM it^O^CO

If I acquire special property in a stray horse, I am in duty bound

to take reasonably good care of the horse.
Specific character = A circumstance or circumstances distinguishing
one species from every genus. ^^'^ {W-^^±.<D)
Specific men are not agreed as to what it is that constitutes the
specific character of man.
Specific duty = A duty of a specific fixed amount on certain imports
— contrasted with an ad valorem duty, the amount of which is
graded according to the actual market value of the article taxed.

Specific gravity = The ratio of the weight of a body, to the weight of

an equal volume of some other body, taken as the standard,
it

Specific legacy= A bequest of a particular thing, as of a particular

animal or piece of furniture, specified and distinguished from
all others, m^i^^ );: h UMLX^^t'M.^tlZ'Mm
Specific name = The name which, appended to the name of the genus,
constitutes the distinctive name of the species,
^
fi^ (l^^-^Jl
<0)
Spent ball -A ball shot from a fire-arm, which reaches an object
without having sufficient force to penetrate it. ^?^,
Were you wounded
^%
in the battle ? No, I was only struck by a
sfent hall.

Spick and span new = Quite new; brightly new. ^ < §f L i^ » ift^

Mr. H. has refurnished his house ; and the carpets and most of
the furniture are spich and span new.
Spike the guns, to = To disable; to render powerless.
iJ^^ici]^

The senator SYjiked tlw guns of his opponent, in argument.

Spinal column = Spine ; backbone. ^^ -§•

Spin a yarn, to = To tell a long story, (s).

^^^m^Wf Ci^ii^.

Theretired sailor used to delight the children of the village by

sp>mning yarns about the whale fishery.
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C424} SPL

Spin out, to ^ To prolong tediously. :S 4^ )? ^I § ^^ t. -^O^-^^t,

The story of the shipwreck, told in the new novel, is 5p«?i out to a
great length.
Spin street-yarn, to = To spend much time talking in the street; to
tell loDg tales in the street, (s). ^d^T-MfSL^
A good house-wife does not spend her time in going about from
house to house, nor in spinning street-yarns.
Spirit aifd the letter, the = The literal meaning (letter), and the
meaning which may fairly be given, when the aims, views, pur-
poses, etc. are taken into account (spirit), ^ijitl £ 3t®» ^^
The question is whether the banking bill is in accordance with the

spirit and the letter of the constitution.

Spirit farm = The exclusive license or privilege, granted by govern-
ment to the highest bidder, to sell spirits in certain colonies of
theEast. m^^M'^M^^^-^id-^inm^MM
Splice the main braca, to = To give or drink an allowance of spirits,
as in cold or wet weather, (s). (^^^m^ B 71 ^HCh-^^l?
Working in this rain storm is chilling and fatiguing ; let's sjjlice

tlie main brace.

Split hairs, to = To make distinctions of useless nicety. ^^^^ < ,

The philosophers and divines of the middle ages were accustomed,

in their writings, to split hairs.
Split the difference, to = To divide the difference equally. 4* ^ ^ -5
mnt
I offered ten, he asked twenty ; and afterwards we agreed to split
the difference.

Split ticket =A ticket containing candidates from t-vo or more

parties, f>]tt^ {-WM<^ Kh b l?^^!^ i: b <D m^^ tE

Two leading parties sometimes nominate a split ticket, to defeat a

third obnoxious party.
Splurge = A blustering demonstration; a sophomorical effort, (s).

i^Umk^K I. i^mM. i^m^i^. mMtk^

He made a splurge in his graduating speech.
 ^FR C425}

Spoiled child, a=A child injured by indulgence. ^^» ht^t>^

You can not expect him to be patient and obedient, for he is a
spoiled child.
Spoke in one's wheel, to put a=To say something of one which is
calculated to injure liim, or prevent his success ; to thwart one.

His competitors in business endeavored to piot a spoke in his loheel.

Spontaneous combustion=A taking fire of itself, by the evolution of
beat, through the chemical action of its own elements, ©j^ (fb

Oil and cotton are substances which in union are liable to spontane-
ous combustion.
Spoons = The condition of two persons who are deeply in love. 7j<^
©^. ^«!g0'ff. mmcom
It is a case of spoons witli that young man and young woman.
Sport one's door or oak, to = To fasten one's outer door, in token that
visitors are not desired, (s). ^SltM©i^ L^tX^kf^^^
Being busily engaged in study, the student s-ported his oak.

Spread abroad, to = To publish widely; to make known extensively.

The news of the discovery of the gold mines in California was soon
spread abroad.
Spread like wildfire, to = To spread like fire uncontrolled to spread ;

very rapidly. S>AC0^P < ^^^'5 » ^/ciii^ritPJir^^;^-^'^

The news of the assasination of President Lincoln spread like loild-
fire.

Spread one's self, to = To be pretentious, exaggerating, and bombastic,

in speech, ±m.M b ^XmMt ^^Li^^K^^ .

You may expect him to spread himself, if he delivers the Decoration-

day oration.
Spree it, to = To be on a drunken frolic. (5). fg^KlEto » M'i^f'
Jim. Blow has been ofi" to the city, sp>reeing it, for a week.
Spring a leak, to = To commence leaking; to begin to leak. i||;|l^J

The ship has sprung a leak.

Spring a rattle, to = To cause a rattle to sound. ^MkW^ h T

 r4^(>] STA

Desiring the assistance of his associates in securing the house-

breakers, the watchman sprung his rattle.
Spring the luff, to = To yield to the helm, and sail nearer to the
wind than before, fgr Fl^tl — 1^Z):^[^ rg§i£LX|^-5(liJ

Spring up like a mushroom, to = To appear suddenly and grow

rapidly, -g^l,?: JJil^ilX t;^^^ t. i^. "^ tB 6 it. ?. ^ l^)

His great trade in ready-made clothing sprung up like a mushroom.

Spy out, to = To explore; to view and examine secretly. ^\^t ^ ^
Twelve men of the ancestors of the Jews went and spied out tho

land of Canaan.
Square by, to=To adjust by, to regulate by. K^X -..kW^t^ ^
^tx....kmmt
1)7/ your notions.
I can not square myself
Square with, to = To accord or agree exactly with; to conform to.

His conduct does not square loith his words.

Squeeze out, to=To force out by pressure, as a liquid. ML^t^
. Some housekeepers heat the currants, before squeezing out the jaice,
in making jelly.

Squeeze through, to=To pass through by pressing and urging for-

ward. If L M -S
The slats of the fence around the chicken yard were so far apart,

that the hens squeezed through.

Stack arms, to = To set up rifles together, with bayonets crossing.

"When they went into camp, the soldiers stacked arms.

Stage whisper = A whisper loud enough to be heard, (s). ^±^6
At the table, the man addressed the person next him in a stage
whisper.
Staledemand = A claim or demand which has not been pressed or
demanded for a long time, ^fw^^
The court decided that his claim was a stale demand, on the ground
that there had been an unexplained delay of twelve years.
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STA C4273

Stamp out, to = To crush to suppress. M'^s ^jt§f"» l^T

;

The Chinese government could stamjJ out the opium-trade, if she

could close her ports against importation and prohibit home-

production.
Stand a chance, to = To have the possibility, likelihood, or op-
portunity. Witter, ^'^h b. "'^h/imBJ^t^L
Now that the secretary of the insurance company has died, the
assistant secretary will stand a chance of being appointed to the
place.

Stand aghast, to = To be greatly amazed; to be stupefied with

sudden fright or horror, jf ^^,/^ , Ii|^^^, ^^ f)
ytt6
As the were gathering flowers in the woods, they stood aghast
girls
at coming upon the body of a murdered man.
Stand aloof, to = Tokeepat a distance; to refuse to take part in.

The boys asked him to join them in their game of ball ; but he
stood aloof.
Stand at the head, to = To be the leader, -^^fi t) , 'W^ilC'^t
England stands at tlie head of European nations.
Stand by, to=l. To occupy a position on one side; to be a
spectator. 2. To be ready to defend to defend, support. (—
;

^K^o, ww.r. mm^tibo (-) twmt. kmjit. t

1. I stood by while the idolatrous procession passed. 2. I will
stand by my friend, in his trouble in the lawsuit.
Stand fast, to = To remain firm; to abide by, ^^yf^J^^ Wlt^T
The patriots of the American Eevolution stood fast by the principles
of liberty.
Stand fire, to=To receive the fire of an enemy without giving way.
mM^^<:bKm^. wxwm7)mz.^oxm^r
In the first engagement, the new recruits did not stand fire.
Stand first, to = To have the pre-eminence. ^—
5£©Mlj£tC^ -S*

Dr. A. stands first among the city physicians.

Stand for, to = l. To ofi'er one's self as a candidate for. 2. To be
in the place of ; to be the substitute or representative of. ( — ©
)
 C428) STA _^
1. There is a rumor that he is anxious to enter Parliament, and
that he is to stand for Cork. 2. What does the word " it " stand

for ? It stands for an object.

Stand in fear of, to=To be much afraid of. ^ iS 5
When tramps abound, the community stands in fear of them.
Standing dish, a = An established article of food an important or ;

oft recurring article of food. S^^pp* ^l^!l!^:^pa

At the best hotels, soup is a standing dish at dinner.
Standing orders =Parmanent directions or commands. '^-^» %^
The policemen have standing orders to arrest all persons who aro
causing a disturbance in the street.
Standing rules = Permanent regulations of either branch of a
legislative body, adopted by each for its own guidance. ^}%0
standing water = Water not flowing; stagnant water. ^;^t^^ 7|c,

Standing water is not considered so good for pastures, as running

water.
stand in hand, to=To be for one's advantage to be ; serviceable, or
advantageous. :^Js6t^^3» ^ fj^ ^^O /) (T^^J<7)^<;^<jSe
stand 2 in band ;J Oft^l- indirect personal object (7)ilO^I?IJ i "f)

The blacksmith has a good situation in Mr. B's. machine shop; it

stands him in Jiand to be industrious and obliging. It stands us
in hand to be cautious.
Stand in one's own light, to- To be the means of preventing one's
goods, or frustrating one's own purposes. Q £, 0;1ifl^'!j k^i' ^

By indulging in the use of intoxicating drinks, you stand in your

own ligJit.

Stand or be in one's shoes, to = To be in some special position or

circumstances of another. ^(D{3.^K^O^ ^<0^llCf^6
A murderer is to be executed in a fortnight ; I would not like to

stand in his sJioes.

Stand in stead, to = To be of great use or advantage. i^['Cj^K:^0^

Now that the laborer is prevented working, by a broken leg, tho

money he has deposited in the bank will stand him in stead.

Stand in the gap, to=To expose one's self for the protection of
 £

STA C4 29}

sometLing. ^^^XMi^m'^rnKW 6 MkULXZ^f^Wt .

t
The patriots stood in the gap, -when the liberty of their country
was threatened.
Stand in the way of, to=To hinder; to prevent. 5: ^^ <•, 0|^^
This merchant's crabbed manner stands in the ivaij of his sales.
Stand it, tD = To endure it. ^ 5: jg-^f^
The little boy '.vas out in this severe cold; but he stood it bravely.
Stand off, to = To remain distant ;not to approach, ^f ^ij^ b
^6
The policeman told the burglar to stand of, or he would shoot him.
Stand off and on, to = To remain near a coast, by sailing toward the
land and then from it. ^(D:^K^ ^ ^^tMi^X^t) O LX
Before entering the harbor the vessel stood of and on some hours.
Stand on cer.mony, to = To be punctilious or exact in the observance
of forms, customs, ceremonies, etiquette, etc.
^fif§^'|;^^]5K

Mrs. A. is owing me a call, but I will not stand on

ceremony ; I will
stop at her house this afternoon.
Stand on end, to = To stand upright or erect; to rest on its end. Jf

It is said that fear sometimes causes the hair to stand on end.

Stand one in, to = To cost one; to be
worth to one. ^t LX > h
I gave a piece of land worth fifteen hundred dollars, and a thous-
and dollars cash, for this house ; so that it stands me in twenty-
five hundred dollars.

Stand one's ground, to = To keep the ground or station one has

taken; to maintain one's position.
'^^f^tUA'^t^ ^^^i^k
The soldiers stood their ground, though the arrows
of the savages
were flying in all directions.
Stand on one's own legs, to = To support one's self; to trust to one's
own strength or efforts without aid. J^±t^ ^tm^rmi]
mnt
His father is obliged to render him assistance in business every
 [430] STA

year ; be can not stand on his own legs.

Stand out, to=:l. To project; to be prominent. To persist in

2.

opposition or resistance. (— ) (!Iilii^> W.Ay'^o (— ) fS^'trlX

1. The portico stands out from the house. 2. All the people in
the district were anxious for a new school-house, but Mr. A.
stood out.
Stand over, to=To be steadily present with, in order to secure the
doing of something. (nWi'C^ b X^br{Ut^1^% L^A^ii^l^

Domestic servants whose mistress has to stand over them all the
time are unsatisfactory.
Standstill, to = To remain quiet; to cease from motion. Wl'^^'f^

The shepherd could not count his sheep, because they did not
stand still.

Stand to, to = To remain fixed in; to adhere; to abide by. J: ^ <

Mr. G. offered me his horse for $ 150 ; but did not stand to his
offer.

Stand to reason, to=To be in accordance with reason ; to be right

or fitting.
ilMt^ii.^. JElt^ 6
It stands to reason, thatyou should pay this bill.
Stand to sea, to = To direct the course from land. ^\[C^OX%^6
All things being in readiness, the fleet weighed anchor, and stood
to sea.

Stand treat, to = To furnish some articles of food, drink, or luxury

to one's companions, as a token of regard or good fellowship.

As young men were passing an oyster saloon, one of them

three
said that he would stand treat, if they would go in and partake.
Stand trial, to = To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; to
await and submit to trial. ^f^^MX^i s ^f<^^iMO
Mr. A. has concluded to stand trial in the suit brought against
him, and not propose settlement.
Stand up, to = To. rise from sitting; to be on the feet. 1!Sl^Li~^ "iLO
There were not seats enough for the company assembled at the
school exhibition, and many persons were compelled to stand up.
 STA C431:]

Stand up for, to=To defend; to justify; to support. J: 155^ ^, ^

—
Mr. A. is slandered will you sland up for him ?
Stand upon, to = l. To value; to pride. 2. To insist. (—•) ^g;^^»

1. Some fapilies stand much upon their birth. 2. Do not stand

upon ceremony.
Staple commodity = The principal commodity produced by a country,
for exportation or use. i|^ 3 ^^
Stare one in the face, to^^To be imminent; to be just before one.

When the shipwrecked sailors were out at sea, starvation stared

them in the face.

Star it, to — To figure as the center of attraction, especially in theat-

ricals. ^^;;^4'.c:>/^ K K^(Di&M^t^\m< Z,'Wki^7L6.

Mr. A. is sta'mng it at the B. theatre.

Star-spangled banner = The flag of the United States. M'/^;^. tI^^

start for, to = To become a candidate for, as an office, ©-^fi^ £

He has started for a seat in Parliament.

Start game, to = To arouse some object of pursuit. '^y^^'^)x7)^0
t^Mfs W:^^mtWi6
The politician has started game, in the discovery of election frauds
that were perpetrated by his opponent.
Start off, to = To depart ; to go forth. tii3l^, -^ 5
The officer started off to find the man who had committed the
robbery.
Start up, to = To rise suddenly; to come suddenly into notice or
importance, tv^mo, —mr.Lx^hWi^'tLnm-nk\tt
As we passed through the wood, numerous birds started up.
State paper = A paper relating to the political interests, or govern-
ment of a state. *^^^
State's evidence = An accomplice in a crime who is admitted as
evidence for the government.
$^t^^\^X'^<Dm.^Kt7l I)

In the case of State vs. Bloke and others, one of the murderers
 ;

C432J STE

turned state's evidence.

Statute of limitations =3 A statute assigning a certain lime,

after

which right can not be enforced by action. MiS:M^^^ '^^t Z>

Stave off, to=To delay forcibly ; to prevent. $EU' 5 t tr » Ifj <'

The influence of the lobby members staved off the passage of tho
canal bill.

Stay away, to = To remain absent or at a distance. ^7^. ^^K\y

T:fe-<. -ftlitiiL^^
The incurbating bird does not stay away from her nest long enough
for the eggs *-o become cold.

Stay one's hand, to = To restrain one from doing. ^it-J: LTIg^-^

The boy was about picking some pears from Mr. O's tree, when
sound of approaching footsteps staid his hand.

Steal along, to = To proceed quietly and secretly. ^^MiiLXi§

The cat steals along under the hedge, till she comes near the bird
then suddenly springs and seizes it.

Steal a march, to — To march in a covert way ; to gain an advantage

unobserved, f^mkffi^ W\t^^itA.]zXV\f , WiC±%mh
LX-m^m.%'^
He was preparing a similar book, but I stole a march upon him
and published my book first.

Stealed against = Insensible to ; not affected by. J: M f LX

-ff » l^
'^Lmit^-r LX
The tyrant is stealed against the miseries of his subject.
Steerage passenger = A second class passenger in a passenger vessel,
who occupies the steerage. T*#fS^
Many emigrants from Europe come to New York, as steerage pas-
sengers in sailing packets.
Steer clear of, to^To shun; to avoid; to keep at a distance from.

I steer dear of all such hazardous investments as fancy stocks.

Steer for, to = To take one's way to. O
:^ i?: ii tr » \iC(i^]Xff<
As soon as the thief was released from jail, he steered for tho
dram-shop.
Stem the tide or torrent of, to=To resist; to oppose; to check, \[c
 STI C433J

The candidate for office in America is often obliged to slem the

iide of political opposition and abuse.
The Komans could not stem the torrent of barbarism which flowed
down from the northern nations in the fifth century.
Step aside, to = To walk to a little rlistance; to retire from company.

The found the entrance blocked by two men who did not
ladies
appear to observe them and they said, Will you please to step
;

aside and allow us to pass ?

Step by step = By degrees; gradually. ^^[1^ W\^K

He has now come, step hy step, to the end of this study.
Step in, to = To walk or advance into a place or state, or to advance
suddenly iu. ^-^A^s ^.rA^5.
iltp
Pray you, let's step in. At the last moment, the government
stepped in and prevented the dispatch of the vessel.
Step into, to =1. To obtain easily to enter upon suddenly.
; 2. To
enter for a short time. {—) ^^^ < H^f^rtXi^iDm, \[CM
i^Aidt-o (n) \;c-irimtcom)mA6
1. He has stepped into a good estate by inheritance. 2. I am in
a hurry, and shall only step into this house.
Stick— A derogatory expression for "person." (s). j^%{r A^(Dfib

He's a poor stick.

Stick at, to = To hesitate. J:iEi^i"» Ir^X-^^

He will not stick atany meanness in making money.
Stick by, to=To remain faithful or constant to; to be firm in sup-
porting. t'^*.^:^/>, ^nrnxr. ^^mLxu^r^ km
Mr. M. sticks hy his political party, though many are deserting it.

Stick in one's crop or gizzard, to=To rankle in one's heart; to annoy

one. •^h'^fSi'^ Llf , ^^^^'^^K ^-^^r^rLi M^^PJi^ b
(s).

It sticks inMr. G's crop that he was not nominated for governor.
Mr. A's refusal to lend Mr. B. money, when he was straitened,
sticks in Mr. B's. gizzard.

Stick in the throat, to = To be spoken unwillingly or painfully. j{

Y j^ri-ld:^, Bt>^L. ^^^If^ni: HH-er. P^Pi/2/>

The boy confessed his fault, but the confession stuck in his throat.
 C4M} STI

Stick out, to = 1. To project. 2. To be prominent. (— ) ^^to

1. The man carried his unbrella under his arm, so that it sfMck

out behind him. 2. The au%or's vanity sticks out on every

page.
Stick to, to = To persevere in holding to ; to adhere to. h^%\t%

He sticks to his purpose of obtaining an education.

Stiff as a poker = Excessively stiff. ^^^\ICM^
Our new laundress made my collars as stiffs as a poker.
Still as a mouse == Exceedingly quiet; suspiciously still ;
perfectly
still. m^^xw^^K. ^Sr^^-s. u^LX'w^L
That child in the next room must be about some mischief, for ha
is still as a mouse.
Still less = Even less ; with less reason. 31VX " --^h^
One would not wish to visit the White mountains in winter, still

less would he be willing to live there in that season.

Still more = More in addition ; much more. t^H KC » ^i^K^^LX
The citizens are sorry that the bank has failed ; they are still more
sorry that so many working people lose money thereby.
Sting to the quick, to = Keenly to hurt, or irritate the feelings. ^
The words of Mr. A. stuny his brother to the quick. The clerk was
stu7ig to the quick, by the accusation of dishonesty.
Stirring events = Events fitted to excite one. %Wi^i^* AC^^WiWl

The days of the war were full of stirring events.

Stir up, to=l. To disturb. 2. To excite thoroughly; to awaken;

to instigate by inflamijig passions. ( — ) ^^^ir^ 5:^#iL

1. The wind stirred up the water of the pond from the bottom,
2. Do not stir up strife among the neighbors.
Stir your stumps = Be active ; step briskly ; keep moviog. i'g'^^/^;fl»

The farmer said to his idle workmaa, " Stir your stum,ps, and put
the hay in the barn before the rain falls."
Stitch up, to=To unite by sewing.M'^iltf'
The sailor stitched up the rent in the sail which was made by tho
 STR C435T

wind.
Stock down,to=To sow with grass-seed. ^.^^^1^ <
Farmers sometimes stock doiun tlieir land in tlie spring, and some-
times in the fall.

Stock-exchange = An association of stock-brokers for transacting

business; also, the building were stock are bought and sold;
stockmarket. m^M^\Pfr. ^niMWf^fr
Stok in trade = 1. The goods keptfor sale by a shopkeeper. 2.

The fittings and appliances of a workman. (— ) ^^0^;?^,

1. His whole stock in trade consists of ready made clothing. 2.

The blacksmith's stock in trade consists of a forge, anvil, ham-

mers, bar-iron, etc.

Stone age=A supposed pre-historic age of the world, when stone

and bone were habitually used as the materials for weapons
and tools, called also the^^m^ age the (so called) bronze age suc-
;

ceeded to this. :Q^mXim^^io)

Stop over, to = To leave a train, in the midst of a trip or journey,
with the privilege of resuming the journey, on the same ticket,
and y/ithout extra charge. m^Pfk Pfr^ L /^ -5 ^ V iiB4» ilC X T:|I

The N. Y. railroad has withdrawn the privilege of stopping over.

Stop payment, to = To become embarrassed or bankrupt, in business.

The large hardware firm, on Front street, has stojjped payment.

Stop short, to=To ^.^± f 6, ^'jMUCLXWt^
stop abruptly.
A rock had fallen into the highway, and the horse stopped sliort on
reaching it.

Stop the mouth, to=To silence ; to put to shame ; to confound. P^

The financial success of the new railroad will stop the moutlis of
those who asserted that it could not bo profitable.
Straight ticket = A ticket containing the regular nominations of a
party without change. —
^.JlRC'iE^'^fS^ ir^t^gi^K/i^^

Strain or stretch a point, to=To go beyond the proper limit or

extent; to esceed the bounds of strict propriety or duty. ^^
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The law was against liim, but the judge strained a point in his
favor. He stretched a 2^oint to make his story more interesting.
Strain every nerve, to — To exert one's strength or po\^er to tlie

utmost; to make great exertions. :/j|:#tr, 'R^l'^b^il'^

Z>

The farmer is straining every nerve to pay off the mortgage on his
farm.
Strain one's eyes, to — To harm them by over-exertion. ^ J: || < (^

Nothing can strain your eyes so much as reading by the evening

twilight.
Strategic point =A point or region in the theater of warlike
operations, which affords its possessor an advantage over his
opponent. :^§j:ili» M^Mi^^i^
Straw bail- Worthless bail, m^^ 1^#» Olh^^ ^'^
When he was arrested for illicit distilling, straw hail was offered
by some friends for security.
Straw bid = A bid for a contract which the bidder is unable or
unwilling to fulfill : a fictitious or worthless bid. W-S^flT'^l^

In letting the contract for furnishing the government vrith

stationery, there were some straw lids.
Streak it, to = To run swiftly; to make off. (s). '^i ^6^ ^ b ^
6
The boys pulled his door bell, and then they strealced it for home.
Street Arabs = Gamins neglected and unruly boys who frequent the
;

streets, (s). M?g^, =^ p i>' =^ /hft, ^M»f^?&'>^

It is not so common now as formerly to see dirty street Arabs.
Stress of weather = Violent winds; force of tempests; violent, severe
weather. ^,^, ^*^^
The was driven out to sea by stress of weather.
fishing fleet
Stretch of imagination = Flight of fancy; an exaggeration of state-
ment. ^Mkm^^l. U'^^k^LS.t6l. ^m
I think it is only by a stretch of imagination, that you say you have
seen a ghost.
Stretch on the bed of Procrustes, to = To judge by the same rule or
standard. \^ -^ jg KX..--^itt
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Some opium reformers in Cliina wish to stretch all opium smokers

on the bed of Procnistes.
Strictly speakings In accuracy of language or exactness of meaning.

Strictly speaking, the North American Indians were not aboriginal

inhabitants, for there are proofs of an earlier race in the land.
Strike a balance, to = To equalize ; to average ; to compare ; to take a
medial estimate. ^*^ i: yc%% t » '^bLXW-t
J£ ^ »

If we strike a halance between the various pursuits of men, we

shall find thrt they do not differ much in the toil and vexation
ateuding them.
Strike a bargain, to = To make and ratify a bargain. I^^I^D^^f.-l^

I have struck a bargain with Mr. B. for his fast horse.

Strike a docket, to = To give, as a creditor, a bond to the Lord
Chancellor, pledging himself to prove that his debtor is insolvent.

strike a jury, to = To constitute a special jury, ordered by court, f^

strike dumb, tO = To confound; to astonish; to render silent by

astonishment. Wi^fs ll-^J^ /) l^itJr Ltr. ^^.^LXu^
I was struck dumb by the dreadful news.
Strike home, to=To deal an effective blow. ^^^*5 ^iJMkMSs-*
In his editorial against the gambling places in the city, the editor

strikes home.

Strike in, to = To recede from the surface, as an eruption; to dis-

apear. ^ffiji:/)^<, f^&it ^ f^]^)
Small-pox is fatal, if the eruption strikes in.

Strike to =1.
off, To erase. 2. To print. 3. To separate by a
blow or any sudden action. (— ) < » fj'Jit^o (-)^ ^Mto
(H) mo. ^6
1. The man desired the merchant to strike off some items from his
account. 2. The printer struck off a thousand extra copies of
the paper containing an account of the celebration. 2. In 1536
the execution struck off Queen Anne's Lead on the charge of
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infidelity to tlie king.

when boring for it hence, figurat-
Strike oil, to=To find petroleum, ;

ively, to make a lucky hit financially.

Jg 5: 1^-9 T W^'i^ t ^

Mr. So and So, who shipped a cargo of wheat to England recently,

has struck oil.

Strike one's colors, to=To submit ; to surrender. i^U t » ^# t

Cornwallis and his army strucJc their colors at Yorktown.
Strike or take one's fancy, to=To please one to accord with one's
;

liking or caprice. ^.(DM'ICA^. ^tm^t. '^'^^MUCn^

Mr. E. saw a spotted Arabian horse, which struck his/anc^j, and ho
purchased it.
Strikeout, to ^1. To erase; to efface. 2. To invent'; to
devise.

3. To make a sudden excursion ; to wander. (— ) t iJI^It t .

1. W^hen the teacher corrected the composition of the scholar,

he struck out some expressiim. 2. The secretary of the treasury

has struck out a new plan for lessening the national debt.
3.

While we were in the Catskill mountains, a few of the party

struck out into a course of midnight walks, by moonlight, to the

various falls.

Strike root, to^To become rooted; to become fixed or established.

The virtues of industry and integrity, which that father has taught
his son, have struck deep root in the son's character.
Strike the eye, to=To affect the eye in some particular manner; to
impress strongly. BKM^^ ^kM^^^t^ ^t^^tts
Bushnell Park strikes the eye of strangers entering the city by rail,

as a place of exquisite beauty.

Strike or lower the flag, to=To pull it down upon the cap, in token

of respect, submission, or, in an engagement, of surrender. ]^

ky^\^^wmMMtLnw{kkMt
After hard but unsuccessful fighting, the captain of the ship strucls

hisjlog.

Strike up, to^To begin to play or sing. (— ) i:^ L ^ulr. 5: "SU^

\fl\ils, fcPabtcfi^8Sl3;o (-) ^L^tr. ntihXs. P.|/)idtt
 STU C439)

1. To strike up the drums. 2. As we passed,

np a tune. SiriJce

the band strnch up. Whilst any drum struck up.

Strike while the iron is hot, to = To improve an opportunity; to do
things just at the right moment. ^ r ilf * II k Wifl^^ ^ 1^

Some good railroad stock is offered at a low price ; I must st^^ike

tvhile the iron is hot.

Strong as a or as a horse = Very strong.
lion, -5 ?^ t ^
You will need some one as strong as a lion, to remove the stone.
Strong-box = A secure repository for money or other valuables. ^
At the end of every quarter, the landlord collected his rents, and
put the money in his strong-hox.
Strong point = Special excellence. ^j5;f» ^^
Mr. E's power of argument is his strong point as a speaker.
Struck all of a heap, to be — To be astound; to be completely surp-
rised. (5). x^r^'i-w.hmt. m.m^z, ^

I am struck all of a heap by their sudden marriage.

Stiick-iip = Purse-proud; pretentious, (s). ^(^|ffl^» WL^jkhfl

He is dreadfully stuck-up since his good fortune.

Stuff, to=To make false but plausible statements ; to make game of

a person ; to praise ironically, (s). t^thLi iE W t » .^

They stuffed him with pretended admiration.

Stuff the ballot-box, to=To put in many fraudulent votes. ^ < o:^

It is a criminal offense to stuff the ballot-hox in the election of

officers.

Stumble upDn, to=To find by chance or unexpectedly. Jr-fS^^f^^L

Hit. ty h;^^X5, lt^<«t
Mr. A. stumbled upon a valuable history, in a second-hand book-
store.

Stump orator = One who harangues the populace from the stump of
a tree or other elevation. W:Wt^^ i^W."^^ 'As.'^KX^^^W

Stump speech = An electioneering speech; a popular harangue. ^

 »

C440] SUE

Stunner- Something which overpowers by astonishment a ; first rate

person or article, (s). ^HrMii^^

t ^ "6 <^^ ^— ^^A
The horse is stunner.

Stunning = First rate ; very good ; astonishing ; striking. (5) J:^

The horse Parole won a shinning victory at the races in Eagland.

Subject to examination, trial, or test, to = To cause to undergo
examination ; to examine. t/.M ^ ^ H" L tJ* U.B t Uhk H^ Fft t
»

The chemist subjected to examination the blood found (m the

murderer's shirt, to ascertain if it was human blood. The
chemist subjected gold and silver to trial, to see which would
soonest melt.
Submarine telegraph = A telegraphic line, laid under water, in order
to connect stations which are separated by a river, strait, or
other body of water. '^^IsM^Wi
Subscription pap3r = A paper soliciting pecuniary aid for some
object, and containing names of persons who give, and the
amounts which they give. ^F#'l'^
A subscription paper was circulated to raise money for repairing

the Temple.
Such and such = Certain some. ; ^<5» ^4'0, ^O
The general in command in the field is not in high favor with his
cliief at the head-quarters; and if the general should, for
and such persons to enter
instance, issue an order forbidding such
his lines, his chief would probably countermand the order.
Such as = 1. Of the like kind with; like. 2. Those who or which.
(-) (7m^. ^[pj^^^o (::i) •t^KtLn^
1. I never saw a man Such a time as the present.
such as he.
2. The farmer told his hired man to sort the potatoes, and to
put such as were too small for market, in a bi.n by themselves,
lie was the father of such as dwell in tents.

Such is the case = It is true. ^^HCJi^.f). Ul^^^-e h ^

Yesterday the ship owners feared that one of their vessels which
is over due was lost, and to-day they have learned that such is

the case.

Sue out, to = To petition for, and take out. tM^ LXM f) ]i\T%
 .

His attorney sued out a writ of injunction against their cutting

down the trees.
Suit one's fancy, to = To please one; to accord with one's taste. ^
The carpet which Mr. O. selected for the parlor did net suit his
ivife s fancy

Suit or fit to a T, to = To suit exactly ; to answer perfectly. jE $• t-

The coi\i fits me to a T. Mrs. A's new servant suit her to a T.

Sum and substance = The principal thoughts, when viewed together;
the amount the ; gist. ^m\ ^h. ^IiS» UMt Z>m
The sum and substance of the lawj-er's argument against the rail-

road bill is, that it is unconstitutional.

Summit level=The fighest level of a canal or railroad, or the like,
in surmounting an ascent, (^f iff^W 7Z€!D) ^WirK^M
Sum total = The amount; the substance. |Uf » ^^» ffl$» ^M
The su7n toted of the railroad company receipts for the week, was
ten thousand dollars.
Sum up, to = 1. To ascertain the amount of. 2. To condense; to
comprise in a few words. (— ) tfiWt^ ^'p'lf ^o (— ) '^^J

It, mmt
1. When the trader summed, up his indebtedness, he was surprised
to find it so small. 2. The science of things divine and human,
with their causes, is all summed up in one word, philosophy.
Superior to, to be -To surpass ;
to excel liCW'^
The roads of England are superior to those of America.
Supplemental bill = A bill filed in addition to an original bill to sup-

ply some defect in the latter, which can not be remedied by

amendment. mMW.'^- {mt±.(D)
Support arms, to — To hold the musket vertically at the left shoulder.

Sure as fate or as death = Positively certain. <i^'^, 2i^» 'Jl2i',^»

* ^
^^
If Mr. A. does not reform his habits, he will ruin his health, sure
as fate.
Sure enough == Quite without doubt; quite truly. 'MK^ltAyt "b K^
 C442:i SWE
I entered the cars to go to Boston ; and sure enough, there was my
old friend, whom I had not seen for many years.
Surprise party = A party of persons who assemble by agreement,
without notice of their coming and without invitation, at the
house of a common friend, ^t^^^^^\f ^' 6 \[C f^^^ X^&liCM

To his surprise and annoyance, he found a surprise party, on his

return home.
Surrender at discretion, to = To surrender without stipulations, or
unconditionally. -(pI^^^^^^ ^TP-^#r, Mi\%i^l^JU^1^t
The vanquished commander was not willing to surrender at
discretion.

Suspension bridge = A bridge supported by chains, ropes, or wires

which usually pass over high piers or columns at each end.

Suspension of arms = A short truce or cessation of operations agreed

on by the commanders of contending forces, as for burying the
dead, making proposals for surrender or for peace, etc. M^^3
Swag — A portion or division of property; booty, (s). MM.^-^$^]M%

They pricked twenty pockets, and divided the swaij.

Swallow up, to = To draw into an abyss or gulf to absorb. ^MT%
His extravagance in living and his betting habits have simllowed
up the larger part of his property.
Swarm like locusts or bees, to=To be very numerous. V^ )£ t » ^ S
The beggars sioarm lilce locusts, at many of the Eastern ports.
Swear in, to==To induct into office, by administrating an oath. ^
m<7)^kmLxmKmii^Lxi
The newly elected justices of the peace have been sworn in.
Swear like trooper, to=To be very profane. STc^fJ^^iH^^* lr»

The boy who brings fish to the house swears like a trooper.

Swear of!, to=:To renounce in a formal manner, (s). -^Xl^O^ ^

 SWI [4431

Jack has siuorn '^jf from all kinds of drink,

Swesr the peace against one, to=To make oath that one is under
actual fear of death or bodily harm from some person, iu which
case the person must give sureties of peace. '^i3'^'^^Kj^%^

She was compelled to swear the 2)eace against her drunken husband.
Sweat c:in, to = To remove portions of the coin by shaking it in a
bag. m(^K±m k^dM^l^X^M^'-^KUf) IbLXnmi

The rogues who were known to siceat coin have been arrested.
Sweat of one's brow = Labor; toil. ^±(D'cf, #i&» ^W
The coal we burn is obtained by the siceat of the miner s brow.
Swell the rarks, to = To increase the numbers. ^'ti^T
The low price at which excursion tickets are issued by the steam-
boat company, will tend to swell the ranks of the excursiouists.
Sweep away, to = To shatter; to disperse. tl—Wt^ kWc^-^L
Is. kmL^6. kmo^6
Bridges are siuej^t aicay by floods.

Sweep for the anchor, to = To drag over the bottom of any water,
Avith the bight of a rope, in search of an anchor, ^h^h A^t.
The anchor parted cable in the storm, and the next morning we
had to siveepfor the anchor.
Sweet tooth = An especial fondness for sweet things or for sweet-
meats. -y-O^^^J^t. mViCVi^k'^tl^ I
That child has a sweet tooth.
Sweet upon or on, to be = To treat with such marked attention as to
show an incipient affection to be making love to. l^*f> $ L <
;

t. k^t. kM^i. Kmmt

He is very siceet v/pon her.

Swim with the stream, to = To conform to the popular opinion; to

move with the prevailing ciirrent. MM^f^Si^^ MWi^^^J^S^s

Many a man secures office and riches by swimming with the stream.
 L

[444] TAK

T.

Table of contents = A summary or index of the matter treated in a

book. @f^. S^
A table of contents contributes to the usefulness of many books.
Take a course, to = To go in a direction; to pursue a path. :^if-5:

In crossing the Atlantic ocean, ships aim to take a course by which

they shall avoid the icebergs.
Take a cursory view of, to=To see hastily; to examine superficially.

The teacher took a cursory vicio of the new Encyclopedia which

the agent left at his house.
Take advice, to = To ^fgp ^^1"» fUlAf^eBj-S
consult with others,
The young man is self-willed, and unwilling to take advice about

some speculations in stocks.

Take a fancy to, to = To take a liking to. ^ $T* < > ^ ^V"^
She is very interesting, and I have taken quite a fancy to her.
Take a favorable turn, to = To improve by change to change for the ;

better. # < 6 ^^ K T^ ^
^5; .

Yesterday the man was very ill, but last night his disease took a
favorable turn.
Take after, to =1. To copy ; to imitate. 2. To resemble. ('-)5:

1. In your deportment, my sod, I wish you to take after the best

examples. 2. This lad takes after his father, in his looks and
disposition.
Take air, to -To be divulged; to be made public. '^[^^ , ^^t%
The story has taken air, that James has the sra all-pox.
Take a liberty, or take liberties, to = To neglect the laws of propriety
or courtesy; to treat without ceremony. t^H^^f ^ ^14'

You will not, of course, take liberties, when you make official visits.
Take along, to -To carry, lead, or convey. ^^^, -^itff < , M^'
I am going to the wood to work, and will take my gun along ; I may
see some game.
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Take amiss, to=To regard as wrong or improper; to resent; to feel

injured. mL<M6. m6<m\^. f.5tr» ^=-5
Mr, A. spoke to the young man about his habit of using tobacco,
but the young man tooh it amiss.
Take an account of, to=To record; to make a list of. ^fEMt^
Tlie merchant faJces an account of stock, at the end of every year.
Take a new or fresh lease of life, to — To return to health ; to recover.

MlKflt* Witt
Old Mr. A. seems to hve taken afresh lease o life.
Take a paper, to = To receive a newspaper regularly, on paying the
price of subscription, ff^ ^M^{^ f ^>Xli^ t)
He takes six papers, and pays about $ 40 a year.
Take a ride, to=To ride (on horseback or in a carriage). Bji'^irX^)
i!cmx\i\mt
The housekeeper was so busy, that she could not find time, during
a whole week, to taJce a ride.

Take a risk, to=To assume danger; to insure. ^Wl^^T^ M,fM^

This fire insurance company has taken many risks in the city of B.,
the past year.
Take arms, to = To go to war. =f-:^^m-^^t. W KMX^ M k Wl^^
»

t
The colonies took arms in defense of their liberties.
Take a shine to, to=To take a fancy or liking to. (s). ^ ftf-tj-s ^

The coachman said he had taken quite a sMne to the cook.

Take a shoot, to = To pass through a shoot, or narrow, swift passage
in a stream hence, to take the most direct course. ^,j^
;
kW^%
In going down the St. Lawrence, we took several sJioots.

Take a snack, to = To take a morsel, (s). — P ^^ ^

He fiaid that he had only just time enough to take a snack while

they were changing horses.

Take a step or steps, to = To arrange to prepare; to make a move-
;

ment in a given direction, ^-mk^t. ^^fi^^t» M<t't

He has not yet taJcen a step towards making a change in his plans
for th^ winter,
 i:446] TAK

Take at one's word, to=To believe what one says, and to act upon
it. ^(^BhittXM'MbKl^t
The gardener said he would give a basket of grapes to any one if
he himself would pick them and the lawyer took him at his
;

ivord, and went after them.

Take a turn, to=l. To take a brief walk. 2. To change ; to suffer
alteration. {—) *pl^m.^t . % I ^ ^Wi^to (ZD^f^^^

1. You have company now ; I will take a turn on the avenue, and
then come back. 2. His disease has taken a favorable turn.

Take walk, to = To walk, ^^f

The botanist took a loalk, and went into the woods to find flowers.
Take away, to = To remove. fJ: t . I^* t » MbWA
They have taken away the old house, and built a new one.
Take breath, to = To pause long enough to breathe freely; to be
recruited ; to be refreshed. >i.^^ WW^'t ^ J>0 <"

Half-way up the hil], he stopped to let his horses take breath.

Take captive, to = To make prisoners, especially in war. ^^UiT^

They were taken captive, at the final surrender of Gen. G.

Take care, to = To be careful; to be solicitous. iS.'&'f , ffi'Cl»^» ME

"
" Doth God take care for oxen ?

Take care ! this hole in the side walk is dangerous.

Take care of, to=To have the care of; to care for; to tend as nurse;
to oversee, ^^^t^ k^l^^6^ k^Mt^ kM^^ k^M
t
The janitor takes care of the school-house. Take care of your
health.
Take counsel, to=To consult others; to ask advice. ,S'^-^?^tr» M
Because the young man did not take counsel of more experienced
persons, he made serious mistakes in business.
Take credit to one's self for, to = To claim for one's self the credit or
honor of. (Dinm^n^^kUj^K^l^^ S ^ .. . . tc^^f) /> )2

mt
Mr. G. takes credit to himself/or securing a new bridge in town.
Take down, to =1. To remove from a height; to depress. 2. To
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swallow. 3. To pull down ; to pull to pieces. 4. To record ;

to write down. (-) y^t. Mto (H) fttr» ^Itq (H) lit

1. After the celebration, the flag was taken down from tlie top of
the building. 2. The mother said to the child, •'
Take the
medicine down., and do not stop to think about it." 3. Carp-
enters took down the old house, in order to build a new one. 4.
The reporters took doion the testimoney, as fast as the witness
uttered it.
Take down a peg, to = To bring lower ; to depress ; to humiliate, y
It would be well him down a peg he is so
to take ; conceited.
Take effect, to = l. To have the intended effect. 2. To go into
operation. (-) ^^ ^i ^ 7j}tmto (H; ^^^^-5* #fr^

1. Did the medicine which he used last night take efect? 2. This
law about marriage licenses took effect immediately.
Take excaption against or to, to=To object to; to find fault with.

1 could not, in conscience, do otherwise than take exception against

using unfair means to win the boat-race.
Take fire, to -To become ignited; to burn. J^^l^j, M'KT^ ^'Kt
The house took fire, where a stovepipe went through wood-work.
Take for, to = To suppose to be. TLbt^.^, ti^i^f
, \:XX.. .,

The policeman was so dressed in uniform, that the stranger took

him /or a soldier.
Take for granted, to^To assume to be true, without positively
knowing, ^jij^^ mbtmmt. ^b^^.i>mt. ^<i^
t
The man started on his Journey to San Francisco, and took
it for
granted that the trains would connect. I took his qualifications
for granted.
Take French leave, to = To take an informal departure; to leave
without notice. Wk^^'^'f K^ 6 . ^VA^ri^X^:^
At the party, instead of bidding the host good even?ng,
ho ooh
Froitli Itate,
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Take fright, to = To become frightened, -ff < . .^ <
The governor's horses took fright at the engine, and nearly over-
turned the carriage.
Take ground, to=To announce or declare one's self firmly. Wi^t.

Gen. Hancock's letter, tliey say, will take ground in favor of the
doctrine, that congress make the laws and the President has only
to bow to its will.
Take heart, to— To be encouraged; to gain confidence. ^Mk^f'%
The man who had long been out of employment took Iveart, when
the manufacturer hired him for a year.
Take heed, to=To be careful or cautious, gjl < i&Mt ^ tlti'» /h'C^»

It is almost dark ; and if you do not take heed, you will drive into

that hole in the road.

Take heed to or of, to = To attend to, with care ; to observe ; to regard.

If a man does not take heed to his business, he can not prosper.
Take hold of or on, to = l. To grasp; to cling to. 2. To affect

deeply. (HirStr, r^/)^<. k^2r. km%^ro (-)

1. As he was about to fall on the sidewalk, he took hold of the

fence and thus saved himself. 2. Mr. A's troubles take hold of
him.
Take horse, to=To mount and ride on horseback. Bj^^6% ^K
The day after her grandfather was married, he and his bride, and
several others took horse for Amherst.
Takein, to=l. To include; to comprise. 2. To understand. 3.
To draw into a smaller compass ; to contract. 4. To admit; to
receive. 5. To cheat; to deceive. (— ) |:^tg^» iT'^lfo
(n) kBt. k^mto (h; kA-^<t. tmtso (^) tn
1. The neighbor's farm takes in the wood-lot on the hill. 2. The
old man's mind is so weakened, that he does not take in what is
said to him. 3. The coat is too large; the tailor must take it
in. 4. The vessel struck a rock, and began to take in water
 TAK l^^^?^

5. Mr. A. was badly taken in by tlie man with whom he ex-

changed farms.
Take in dudgeon, to=To take in anger; to show resentment, ]^5 ,

The governor tooh it in dudgeon that he did not receive the cus-
tomary marks of respect.
Take in good part, to = To receive without anger; not to be offended
by. '^i <^5» *^,^rLX'S<, B6 <Ig^>^
He took xnj rebuke in good jxii't.
Take in hand, to = l. To attempt ; to undertake. 2. To seize and
deal with. (— ) ^o, m^fo (r) ^i-^Xm^t
1. He
has taken the work of building the house in hand. 2. The
teacher took the boy in hand for his truancy.
Take in sail, to = To diminish the amount of sail spread. ^'d'tM^

The sailors took in sail, when they saw the storm approaching.
Take into account. to=To consider; to regard. ^-^^^^ 13 <5,

The men failed to reach the

depot in time for the cars, because
they did not take into account the distance, and the bad traveliug.
Take into consideration, to=To investigate or think upon carefully.

The teacher said that he would take into consideration the request of
the boys for a chauge of study.
Take into custody; to = To receive for safe keeping; to confine or
imprison. i^C"^\ ^^f
The jailer took into custody the man who was arrested for stealing
a horse.
Take into one's head, to = To propose to one's self; to indulge a fancy
or whim. .raofj-<, .5.0:^.9, Mi^.Sf>^tr
1. He took it into his head to go to London, aud sailed yesterday.
2. He has taken it into his head that he would like to buy a
riding horse, although he is too old to ride.
Take in tow, to = To drag through the water by means of a rope. ^
The steam tug takes canal boats and barges in toiv.
Take it, to = To suppose; to assume. ^^, 3J"» 'H^
.
T take U he is rich. I take it you are oot an American.
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Take it coolly, to=To be calm, deliberate; not to be excited or
agitated. r^pr5^# < » Mf^fz b . '^zxrm^^r
Wben was an alarm of tire in the
there theatre, the manager tooh

it so coolhj, that there was no panic.

Take it easy, to = To consult one's ease or comfort in work; to work
leisurely. mM^r.^^^^ < -^ ^ , W.^tWi<^ -^t^t s h-^h
r
The farmer said he had much work to do this summer but he j

should take it easy.

Take it ill, to=To be hurt in feeling; to be grieved or offended. ^

The school boy took it ill, that the teacher reproved him for

idleness.
Take it cut, to = To bo compensated; to be satisfied, (s). ^Wit

The laborer has worked for the merchant a month, and now ho
will take it out in articles from the store.

Take its rise, to=To originate to have its source. ;6 ® » ^T

The Tai-Ping rebellion took its rise in the province of Qiiang So.
Take kindly to, to=To be kindly inclined to to be well disposed or ;

friendly to. \iZ MM k^O

The school takes kindly to the new principal.
Take leave, to = To bid farewell ; to leave. ^Ij;^t^-S^ <% ^ij 6
The tourists took leave of Rome with regret.
Take measures, to=To use the proper means ; to provide means. ^
On the breaking out of the rebellion, the president took measures
to put an army of volunteers into the field.
Taken aback, to be = To be suddenly checked or disappointed; to ba
unexpectedly baffled. yf.MAl'htihSr^.UUt. ^^.hX^
The truant school-boys were takcTi aback, by meeting one of the
teachers face to face.
Taken ill or sick, to be=To be made sick ; to be attacked with illness.

In due time after exposure, my child tvas taken sick with measles.
Take notice, to = To observe, ^^g ^, ^Mt
The public will take notice, that walking on the grass iu the park
 )

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is forbidden.
Talien up with, to be = To be occupied with; engrossed with, (/c^

For many years be icas taicen up luitli the preparation of his book.
Take oath, to = To be sworn in the judicial form to solemnly affirm ;

by appealing to God. "MMt. WtJ^O, mi'C^S.

You will be called into court, and required to take oath to your
statement.
Take off, to = 1. To remove; to invalidate. 2. To withdraw; to
call away from. 3. To imitate; to mimic ; to personate.(—

^N-it-So (H) mt. mt. mt. m^no

1. Your reply ha,B tuli^n off the force of his charges against the
cashier of the bank. 2. The late comers took off my attention
'
from the speaker. 3. Some students take off members of the
faculty, in their privaie diversions.

Take off the edg^e of, to = To lessen; to mitigate, hljk'f ^ ^^^ '5 »

comk^<\ km< t
This bad printing takes off the edge of my enjoyment of the book.
Take on, to = 1. To assume. 2. To be violently affected. (— ) ^

1. His disease has taken on a new phase. 2. When he heard of

the death of his father, he took on at a great rate.
Take one's chanC3, to = To try one's luck ; to venture ; to do something
without a rational regard for the connection between cause and
effect, m^iiu^t. ^kmt^. il^i:M^^> Mx^t
The man pushed his boat toward the falls, and took his chance of
escaping with his life.

Take one's choice, to = To choose ; to select. g|tr» ^% k'^t

The merchant laid several pieces of silk on the counter, in order
that the lady might take Iter choice.
Take one's departure, to=To depart. ^:^ir
The student has taken his departure for Germany, expecting to bo
absent two years.
Take one's flight, to=To flee; to depart hastily, jf <*, Mk^X^
^ Y/hen tLy enemy appeared iu sight of the town, tlic women and
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children toolc their fligJiL

Take one's own course, to = To follow one's own will; to act one's

pleasure. ^ ^J ATlr ^-^

t N. i^ t . Er^'^Wi t6l^ [r^i^^
He would not hear to ray advice, but took his oivn course.

Take one's self off, to^To depart; to withdraw ; to go away. -£-3 ,

What are you doing in my cherry-tree ? Tahe ijourself of.

Take one's stand, to = To adopt a position or principle. ^j^l:E^ b

^iT. ±mtmo
In the temperance question, Mr. D. takes his stand on total abstin-

ence.
Take one's time, to = l. To act according to one's convenience. 2.

To occupy one's time. (-) ^^(D^milC^J^. ^(Z)3'^<kW,K

1. Tou can take your time to pay the debt you owe me. 2. The
care of her babe takes all the mother's time.

Take one's word for, to = To believe because of one's testimony. ((C

We take the word of tourists for it, that Paris is a very gay city.

Take one to do a thing, to = To

be just the one to do a thing to ba ;

one to do a thing supremely welL ^'^h^it \lCkl^^^-t ^

The boys went to the concert and they say, " It takes Miss Abbot to

sing." im^S^n 7 ** y hM^^PS^)

Take on or upon trust, to = To trust a person or believe a truth
because of the testimony cf another. ft-fl{if^'[g» flliA<^W^:&'^' $

Mrs. A. recommended the servant to Mrs. B., and Mrs. B. took

the servant on The present age takes nothing from
trust.

antiquity on trust. Some taking tilings upon trust, misemploy

their power of assent by lazily enslaving their minds to tho
dictates of others.
Take out, to=To remove. t%^-t:6. i^^6, m< . M'Mt. ^C

By the application of a suitable acid the lady took out the stain
from her silk dress.
Take pains, lO = To do any thing carefully and laboriously. ^^^H
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The dress-maker took pains to make the wedding dress iu style.

Take part, to = To share to join in. ^%ti^ 6 » #J^^ »
;
M^^
All the members of the graduating* class are to take part in the
exercises.
Take passage in, to = To sail in ; to set out as passenger in. I/T^"^,

Mr. M. took passage in the Genkai Maru for Yokohama.

Take place, to = To occur ; to happen. tB 5 » ?> /) *

In the United States, the election for president takes place once in
four years.
Take possession, to = To bring with in one's power or occupancy. ^
Mr. B. has bought Mr. A's farm, but will not take possession until
next spring.
Take precedence, to = To precede in place or order of time; to go
before in rank or importance. ^liZTL^^ -^^h^Xs
The unfinished business of yesterday must take precedence of new
business.
Take rank of, to=To enjoy precedence over; to have the right of
higher place than. (D ±il\[C^O ..
(^^±fMKiiLt
In the army, the general rank of the colonel.
takes
Take root, to = I. To begin to grow to form a root.
; 2. To become
firmly established. (-) ^-^t^iits, m^^to (H) »^^5£
16. mt6
1. This slip of geranium has taken root in the flower-pot. 2. The
principles of honesty have taken root in his mind.
Take sides, to = To join one of two difi"ering parties; to take an in-
terest in one party. {:^n^t ^MM^-KM^t. Mmt. 5^
iT^'^6
Most of the West Point oflicers took sides with the government
during the civil war.

Take sight, to = To sight; to look, for the purpose of directing a

piece of artillery ; to take aim.
UkM6. m.k&U, U^
In shelling the city, the gunner carefully took sight.
Take shcck, to = To take an inventory. UJj]-^ L k^lt. ]^pri®^n

The store will be shut up three days, in order to taJce stock.

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Take stock m, to=To accept as a fact or truth ; to feel confidence in.

The miners told the colporteur that they did not take much stoch

and books.
in his tracts
Take the air, to = To
walk or ride out. fjc^ f » ^h^ f
Every person ought to take the air daily.

Take the average, to=To find the mean. f^^t^6

The astronomer take the average of his several observations, in
order to insure greater accuracy.
Take the bull by the horns, to = To take the decisive step; to meet a
danger or difficulty manfully. W(^ tl6M^^^jt. ^f^ t L

When the emperor saw the first signs of rebellion in his empire, ha
took the bull by the horns.

Take the cars, (boat, stage,) to = To enter or use the cars, etc. for the
purpose of travel. W^^{'^li't/h-^^'^)Kf^'5
By taking the cars, you may reach home at 4 o'clock.
Take the field, to=To encamp; to enter active service. {±11I$'^» ^Jf

The imperial army took tlie field to subdue the rebellion.

Take the first step, to = To make the first movement in a given

direction ; to begin, "^—m^ h^Lf tZk^ i .

The reputation of a man depends on the first step he takes in the

world.
Take the hint, to = To understand the suggestion or allusion and to
act upon it. Hf f^l: Ri^l L^^jf \ic.^t /)

The physician said to the blacksmith, that sometimes diseases liko

his were caused by over eating and the blacksmith took the
; hint.

Take the initiative, to = To begin to make the first movement.

; ^
The railroad company has taken the initiative in the construction of
a branch road, by ordering a preliminary survey.
Take the laboring oar, to = To take the position of chief labor acd
responsibility. ±fil^7^ /; , i^ {^^.^^^^^(D^Wt.-^'O
Mr. A. and Mr. B. are partners in publishing the newspaper, but
Mr. A. takes the laboring oar.
Take the law into one's own hands, to = To administer justice, without
legal autliority ; to take upon one's self the execution of a law.
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A mob takes the latv into its oiun hands, wlien it hangs a horse-thief.
Take the law of, to = To prosecute in court. J: m^\iX.-^Wt
Mr. A. proposes Mr. B. for slander.
to take the laio of

Take the lead, to = To guide or lead; to be prominent or the first.

Mr. T. takes the lead among our merchant.

Take the name of God in vain, to=To use the name of God with
levity or profaneness. ^ 4- L < JP?© ^ i:
Pg.^. ^b^'^MtM
t
Men commanded not to
are take the name of God in vain.

Take the offensive, to = To be the attacking party, ^^f^^s ^

mkM6
In the American civil war, the confederate states took the offensive.

Take the place of, to = To take the position, and perform the function
of. KiX^. (DiXm^-^t
In the United States, if the president dies the vice-president takes
his place.

Take the part of, to=To assist ; to uphold ; to support; to favor. J:

m^ts tmrnt. ncm^t. omirtynt

In the war for independence France took the part o/* America.
Take or sign the pledge, to = To make a written promise that one
will not drink intoxicating liquors. ^fS<^^#«'^#$: A'S
At the close of the temperance lecture, nearly one half the audience
signed the pledge.
Take the reins, to=To assume the guidance or government. t^^$^

The teacher who failed to govern the school has left, and another
teacher has taken the reins.

Take the shine off from, to=To excel; to outshine; to surpass. (5).

The comic actor at the theatre last night, took the shine offfrom the
actor of last week.
Take the stump, to=To go from place to place making political

speeches. ^^^-Itt:^^ g5:|^llH^^ ^ LX^-5 . ^^tC^Sl-X)

Lincoln and Douglass took the stump, when they were candidates
for the United States Senate.
Take the trouble, to=To be at the pains; to exert one's self; to give
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one's self inconvenience. ^^M^^ #^Jfr'5. ® §5 ^Wt
Do not fake the trouble to write, if you are not quite well.

Take the will for the deed, to = To be satisfied with the willingness
or wish to do a thing, when the doing of it has not been accom-
plished. M^w^m^i\^. ^m(D^m^n.^tint!^znit

I can not visit you this summer, and you must take the will for the

deed.

Take the wind out of one's sails, to = To discomfit one; to gain the
advantage over one, by arts. ^S^^^-^It^ Ltr» f^^ < 3/1

That sly rogue has got in with the governor, and taken the ivind out

of your sails.

Take or take up time, to = To consume or engross time, ^h^t^

It took all the boy's time, before school, to do the chores.
Take time by the forelock, to = To make prompt use of any thing;

not to let slip an opportunity. ti^^h5^t"\ R|t^r^€^, ^

The merchant took time hy the forelock, and was the first in the
market with new goods.
Take to, to = l. To be pleased with ; to be fond of; to become at-

tached to. 2. To resort to ; to betake one's self to. (— ) J: ^

1. He does not take to hard work. The dog seldom takes to

strangers. He took to evil practices. 2. Each took to travel

straight. Men of learning, who take to business, discharge it

generally with great honesty. The Kormans took to their
fovourite weapon of fire. He took to his heels for safety.

Take to do, to = To take to task; to reprove. Pm"^. pII^^* #tr

The teacher took him to do, for being tardy so often.
Take to drinldng, to = To form the habit of excessive and dangerous
use of intoxicating liquors. fXtU'f^Ml^^ M'M t^ FS -5
Since losing so much of his property, Mr. B, has taken to
drinking.
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Take to heart, to=To feel sensibly; to be sensibly affected by.

He took his son's death to heart.

Take to task, to = To reprove to reprimand. ^YMT^ ;
MmT
His teacher took him to task for his idleness.
Take to the heels, to = To flee to run. ^, ^ ; ^ ^C
The owner of the orchard appeared, and the boys who were help-
ing themselves to fruit took to their heels.

Take to the road, to = To engage in robbery upon the highways. ^

Being a desperate character, he took to tJie road for a living.
Take turns, to=To alternate; to succeed one another in due order.

The father and the mother took turns in watching with the sick
child.

Take umbrage, to = To be suspicious, jealous, or offended, ^^i:

Mrs. A. took umbrage, because Mrs B's daughter was selected,
instead of her own, to play the piano at the school exhibition.
Take up, to = l. To borrow. 2. To fasten; to bind up. 3. To
engross ; to engage. 4. To to catch
seize ; to arrest. 5. ; To
occupy ; to fill. 6. To adopt; to assume. 7. To pay. 8. To
collect ; to exact as a tax. (— ) ^
.5 o (:i) fP 5 , ir-^:^ ^o (H)

{^) uF^ts m6o it) icm^o (A) miikt. mt

1. One cause of his failure was the large amount of money which
he had taken up at the bank, and could not pay. 2. The surgeon
took vp my vessel opened by incision with great ski!]. 3. His
employments take up his time. 4. The burglar was taken up.
5. Do not piit Webster's Unabridged Dictionary on my table,
because it takes vp much room. 6. His son has taken rip the
carpenter's trade. 7. It is necessary to one's credit, that he
up his notes at the bank when due. 8. A collection was
take
taken up for the poor.
Take up arms, to=:To go to war; to begin war; to begin resistance
by force. =f-^hmt^t, :^5:|S<% KI^^M^
. The American colonies took up arms for independence, against the
luother country.
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Take up one's quarters at, to=To stay at; to take lodgings at. ^f^

The exploring party takes up its quarters at tke hotel outside tlie

town.
Take upon one's self, to = l. To assume; to undertake. 2. To
appropriate to one's self ; to allow to be laid on one's self. (—-)

1. You taJce too much upon yourself; you will break down. 2. A
Eoman father, mentioned in ancient history, took upon himself
half of his son's punishment.
Take up the cross, to=To sacrifice one's own will to the will of God.

"If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up
Jus cross daily, and follow me."
Ta^e up the gauntlet, to=To accept the challenge or defiance. ^^
The Northern States of America were ready to take up the gauntlet,

when the Southern States revolted in 1861.

Take up with, to=To be contented to receive ; to receive without
opposition. ^-M"^tX^<» ^IdiiiiO-U^cWtsntK^i.
"While he was traveling among the Esquimaux, he was forced to
take up luith very inferior fare.

Take vent, to = To become disclosed; to be made public. ^\'\.!^ »

The purpose America has taken

of the prince to visit vent.

Take water, to=To get under way, and begin rowing, {s). 7K((CT

Harvard took water first, and went evenly along at a stroke of

thirty-eight to the minute.
Take wing, to = To fly away; to depart quickly. ^?:X*-^5, S^l'C

When I opened the door, all the black-birds on the tree took wing.
Taking all things together = All circamstanc9s or rea=?ons being
considered ; on the whole. ^i$± J: b^X^ t^XOf^l t) ^-^

Taking all things together, the tourists decided to go to Ijidia

overland.
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TaMngf one thing with another = Considering all things; taking the
mean; on an average. |tbtian^\ Zk^t^K. ^I^J:
Os-td\ mt6K. m^\.X
The butcher is old and poor, has a large family, and is suffering

ivovaT\\Q^lmQ>ii^Tll) artid talcing one thing loith another, he is much

to be pitied. You will find that this is a fair lot of apples, taking

one barrel loith another.

Talk big, to = To boast ; to brag. |f ^
t" , :^"a t
The new recruits talked hig ; but when the first shot was fired,

they ran away.

Talk of, to = To relate to tell to give account. kM6^ htut
; ;

That old soldier never wearies of talking of the battles in which

he was engaged.
Talk one's self dut of breath, to = To exhaust or weary one's self by
talking to talk much.
; M,^^ 5 ii ^* i'C O V- It 5 . ^ /) ^^Z
The insurance agent talked himself out of hreaih, endeavoring to
persuade the merchant to insure his house.
Talk over, to=To discuss in conversation to talk about;
; to deliberate
upon. 5:^/>?)^. hWiWits hn%t
Not long since, there was a meeting of the citizens, to talk over
the project of bridging the rail-road crossing.
Talk to, to = To advise; to exhort; to reprove gently. l^,S»-g^f» Jt

-I young man, respecting his conduct.

will talk to this

Tar and -To smear thj naked person with tar and
feather, to
feathers as an ignominious punishment or in disapproval. A 5:

The boys of North Carolina tarred and feathered the white man
who married a negress. A mob would tar and feather justice.
Taste of, to=To have the flavor or taste of; to be flavored with. <7>

This milk tastes o/the turnips which the cow has eaten.
Teach the young idea how to shoot, to=To teach it how to grow, or
make progress. .S^g, kX.^^^O'M t
 ^ .

i^eoy TEN
" Delightful task to rear the tender thought,
To teach the young idea how to shoot."

Tear asunder, to=To pull apart ; to separate violently. ^§^< ,

- m^mt mach-
The man's limbs were torn asunder, by being caught in the

inery of the mill.

Tear out, to = To pull or draw out by violence. ^\^X'^6^ fo]-^
The lazy pupil being sternly reproved by his teacher angrily tore
out a leaf from his book.
Tear piecemeal, to=To tear into fragments, by pieces. )r -fr ^^ < »

The bear tore the hunter piecemeal.

Tell its own tale, to=To require no explanation, ^^t ^ 1:^*
The dangling coat sleeve of the soldier tdls its own — for
tale. ( if

shows that he lost an arm in battle)

Tell of, to = l. To relate; to report; to mention. 2. To inform
against; to disclose some fault of. (— ) ^3» -^^t"* "m'.S'O

1. His study this winter has been nothing to tell of because it has
been so little. 2. If you do not behave, I will tell your fathet
of you.
Tell off, to = To count ; to divide. '^^ ^ ^\^ ^
Among ball-players, one man is appointed to tell off the number ot
runs made by each side.
Tell tales, to=To communicate information officiously; to tell whar
prudence should suppress, ^"g (^ L'f*-^^)^"* J:<nt^L'5»

The person who goes about telUjig tales is a mischievous creature

in society.
Tell tales out of school, to = To betray secrets; to communicate in-
formation of the private concerns of others. ?i^ J:'ill^"^» -fife A
One of the members of a legislative committee has been reporting
the consultations and plans of the committee ; he ought not to
tell tales out of school.
Tender mercies = Kindness of heart compassion readiness to
; ; forgive.
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" The Lord is good to all, and his fender mercies are over all his
works."
The Puritans were as a body unpopular. They were abandoned,
without reserve, to the tender mercies of the satirists and dramat-
ists.

Tender one's resignation = To resign by giving the proper noticp. ^

Assistant secretary of state Seward tendered Ms resignation last
week.
Ten to one = Most probably; very likely; the probabilities are great
onongside; it is almost certain. -\'f^A%i(—'K§iT6~t<^M

The boy has been eating green fruit, and ten to one he will be sick.
Ten lip = A deposit of ten per cent, on the selling value of the stock
bid for, must be put up before the contract can hold good. —
phrase used at the Boards when a broker's ability to keep his
contracts is questioned. -^iH-^a^M A^^^^^k^'fZt^fJ

^-tm^±tbX\i\t^L^C0^^
Thanks to — Owing to; on that account; for that reason. CO^Is^ |/C»

Thanks to these gloves, I did not freeze my hands.

That far — So far ; to so great a distance. ^^ $ "Ir^ •& ^ $ "^
It is one mile to the corner ; I will go that far with yoa.
That is to say = That is ; in other words ; otherwise ; I mean. BP t>

Mr. O. has never traveled in Europe that is to say —he has only
been to Paris and immediately returned.
The adversary = Satan, or the devil. MM.
" Your adversary goes about seeking whom he may devour.

The arm of the law = The power or authority of government. ^^

o:^, mi
Some persons think that Mormonism should be suppressed by the
arm of the laia.
Theatre of war = The region of operation of an army. ^^
Metropolitan newspapers usually have correspondents at tlio
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iheatre of war.

The BacDnian method = The method in philosophy of reasouia^ from

particulars to generals, ^Mi^i
The biter bit =A sharper or cheat himself overreached in a bargain.

M'iC^^rih ^ (bit II bite oi^t^^m\-x[a^iii^u^} m^-m:^}^')

:; The horse jockey unwittingly purchased an unsound horse, and
so it was a case of the liter hit.

The cloth = The clerical profession, or the members of it. ^^ij^^li^.

ftisttt-
He does not show much respect to the doth. Would they (the

clergy) tamely permit so gross an insult to be offered to their

doth ?
The cloven foot =Figuratively, wickedness and baseness. (Satan is

represented with cloven foot ^Ui.^^iUf.) ^M^^l\Si^ ^^

He showed the cloven foot in that business transaction. Tlie doven
foot peeps out in some letters written by him.
The coast is clear = The danger is over; there is noticing in the way.

When the watchman went off, the coast luas clear, and the hidden
thieves escaped.
The coat = Thefits reflection or description applies. "g.^^/rfi^J^'^
(^X^i-5)
If the coat fits you, wear it.

The crowning point = The summit the ; perfection ; the height. ]g_ti»

The croicning ;point of the clerk's ambition, was to buy a home for
himself and his parents.
The dead of night = The period of greatest darkness and repose in
the night. mi^4». i^E
Burglars usually select the dead of night for their operations.
The death of, to be=To be the cause of death to; to make die. O
My comrade is the most droll and amusing fellow ; he keeps mo
laughing continuously, and will he the death of me yet, I fear.

The die is cast = The decision is made ; the matter is fixed. ^£.^
 THE C4633

The youDg man Las decided to go as missionary to Turkey; and

now the die is cast for life.
The dog in the manger = A churlish fellow. The allusion to the fabel
of the dog, who took possession of the manger of an ox, and by
growls and barking kept the ox away from his hay. ^\\-'^^i

The deaf man by our

side at the concert kept up a continual buz
and proved himself a perfect dog in tJie manger.
of conversation,

The fair sez = The female sex; women. ;^'|i» i§A

The newspaper reporter said, " Numbers of the fair sex graced the
occacion with their presence."
The fat is all in the fire — All the labor and pains are lost. — ^i5
The publishing house was burned last night, and the manuscript
of Mr. A.'s new book was destroyed, and now all the fat is in the
fire.

The forks of river or road=The branches into which it divides; also

the place where separation or union takes place. ^^» l!Ko0S»

The gentlemen of the long robe = The lawyers. ^%^ ^M±

numerous in London.
jTAe gentlemen of the long robe are

The greater part = The greater measure or amount; the majority. ^

%^. ^W.. ia^» :^*^7^
The child spends tlve greater 'part of his time in play.
The ground sliding from under one = Figuratively, insecurity, or
danger, or precariousness. Mfii©^^Ill:^W:lE;%^!l^Slff
The man who had long held the office of state treasurer, now found
the ground sliding from under him.

The heart in the right place = Having good intentions ; friendly. ^

Mr. M. is awkward and rough in manner, but his heart in the rigid
place.
The height of one's ambition = That which one most desires; that
which lie thinks would completely satisfy him. ^AlTL^M'^x

It is tlie height of 3Ir. A.'s ambition, to be elected state senator.

Ths Horse-guai'ds:^The head-quarters of the British army in London.
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Th.e infernal regions = The place of punishment for the spirits of the
wicked. J4f||J

The inspired penmen = The writers of the christian scriptures. ^^

jTAe inspired penmen wrote in different ages of the world, and in
various countries.
Their name is L8gion = They are a great number, a multitude. ^;g

How many diseases we name is legion. Though

are liable to ! their

the library-shelves groan with books, whose name is legion, there

are only a few great books.
The last stroke = The final act in performing any work. -ftJil^f, ^
The painter was giving tJie last stroke to his picture, as we entered
the room.
The length and breadth of the land = The whole country. ^@» ^^
The life of the party or company=A person who enlivens the party
and gives enjoyment to it. f^ l[C i^M. h ^-^r^^ I: i^ V?) -5 A
ftji

During the trip to the White mountains, Mr. B. was tlve life of the
parly.
The light-fingered gentry = Thieves or pickpockets with the air of
gentlemen, (s). ,#±1L tT^^^^^^M^^'
At the races the light-fingered gentry were plentiful.
The man in the moon = The fancied figure of the human face formed,
by the land in the moon. ^ #t^;^tr £ll.S^^ 5 A. ^^^
I do not know any more about the matter than the man in the moon.
The march of intellect = Intellectual progress. ^:^©ii/^
The march of intellect in the present day is wonderful.
The meridian of life = The period of one's full powers; middle life.

Men in the meridian of life should take life's heaviest burdens.

The milk of human kindness = Sympathy humaneness. ; |M]'|f , 'iiJ| 'E3»

%n^'^^. ©L^A'HI
Mrs. R. is full of the milk of human kindness.
The mischief is = The cause of the trouble or vexation is ; the difficulty
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THE C4651

is. E^©@«....^l> K f,0^^-5^;r«....-t^

The miscldefux that family is, that the husband is extravagant.
The more = To a greater degree; by an added quantity; for a reason
already specified. HiZl^ < » PJOT* 7b%^^
He is you should express a
so contrary, and ill-natured, that if

repugnance to his doing any thing, he will

all the more do it.

The more— the more = By how much more, by so much more

Tlie more nearly full the moon is {lie more light it gives.

The other day = At a certain time past, not distant, but indefinite;
not long ago. j^H, ^fcl, Ut^
The little boy broke an arm the other day.
The other side of the shield = The opposite view ; the other side of the
story or the argument. FolM <^ ^® » t^M W ^^ © illl tS ( h" LH

You express yourself very strongly about the matter, but you must
look at the other side of the shield.

The picture of =A true copy of ; a close imitation of. ©^ § S L

John's youngest son is the picture of his father.
The pink of perfection = Supremely excellent: highly finished. @_h
mm. ^^mm
The scholars think their teachar is the pink of perfection.
The pressure of the times = A condition of difficulty or embarrassment'
in the business world prevailing at any time. iltOpf^i^J^.w:^,

Owing to tliC pressure of the times, the firm of iron dealers could
not meet their liabilities.

The prime of life = Early manhood; not yet of middle age. —^^O
The company was composed of persons in the prime
military of life.
The rather = The more so; especially, ^ij ^* LT^ K K^ K ^6
b\^. t!?7^!J!i^(^itthat[:@Si>(/2:]^Wtfor[J5^t(C] yL6mh^x>

I have decided to send my son to the High School, the rather that
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C4663 THE

my friend froposes to send bis son tliere. This I the rather

write, we may know tliere
tiicxt are other parts of the world than

these which to us are known.

You are come to me in happy time
The ratJier for I have some sport in hand.

The ready = Money; :^i|» iE^

cash. (s).

He was short of the ready before his journey was ended.

Thereby bangs a tale = A story or an incident is closely connected

with that. ^^KWtX^^h b

You noticed the stone pillar at the corner of the road ; thereby

hangs a tale.

The republic of letters = The collective body of literary or learned

men. j^t^rrtt". -X^. XM

Shal^ spear stands unequaled as a dramatist, in the repuhUc of letters.
There's the rub =^ There's the difficulty, trouble, or danger. ^^^
Is he your enemy ? Aye, therms tlve rub.
The rising generation = The class growing up to maturity and active
life. w^. ts^m.^
The education of the rising generation is a matter of great
importance.
The same thing as=Identical with ; similar in every respect. Z (^

To deceive by actions is the same thing as lying.

The shakes = Fever and ague; the chills. 5§
On going West he had ilie shakes.
The shorts = Those who are unsupplied with stocks which they have
^^ 5 ^ ^ t^M LfZ6Uk ^^ ^ 6 A
contracted to deliver. K*

4r. ^m-^'%Bh^6Kmilcm<MAn^Xmi}&tmb KX&.t

The signs of the times -The indications of the present day regarding
any matter. )^m^mM. mM7)M:<m
The siijns of the times shoAV, that free government is spreading in
the earth.
The smiles of fortune—-The favor of the imaginary power represented
as determining human success; good fortune; prosperity. \^

"With good health, good looks, a good estate, and good standing in
 THE t467:i

society, lie may be said, in school-girl phrase, to enjoy {lie smiles

offortune.
The sport of, to be = To be the plaything of; to be subject to ; to be
at the mercy of. ©^^^^jf^^^* ^^^-Ef f? -5 » Ot^l
During the storm the ship was the sport of the waves.
The sport of fortune = That with which fortuue plays, or which is
.driven about by fortune. 5l^©5C-^^ir ^ ^I -S^* WiMM'^U

Mr. K.. has been tJie sport offortune all his life.

The staff of life = Any article much used for food or drink, and thus
very serviceable in sustaining the body. ^fg^^l^J-S^, 0^
Bread is the staff of life for most persons.
The thin or small end of the wedge = Some slight advantage gained,
which will prepare the way for yet more advantage and success.

The giving to women the privilege of voting at school-meetings, is

said to be tlie thin end of tlie luedge of female sufifrage.

The tug of war = A particularly difficult act; some thing requiring the
utmost exertion. m^<r-^'k^{'CWiM'^ 6fL ^'^ti^Wi^mt 6M^
The horses had drawn the load of hay to the foot of the steep hill
near the barn, and then came tlie tug of war.
The ups and downs = Alternative states of elavation and depression,
or of prosperity and the contrary, ^fe^^. WiX.%a
Every one must take his share of the ups and downs.
The very things Just the thing; the very same thing, ^.co^^ ^
C5^(very n^^^XV^^M)
To go fishing is iJie very thing I wish to do.
The weed = Tobacco, (s). -^^
I don't use the weed at all.

The why and wherefore = The precise and full reason, f^ L § f":J>

I will go to the lawyer's office, and know tJie why and wlierefore of
his refusal to take a retainer from me.
The wicked = Those who live in sin. ip-^i^^
" God is angry with tJie widced every day."
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C468T THE ^

The witching time of night=The hour of the night specially suited

to witchcraft and enchantment. l^r^C % flg 6 iH 5^ tj^ , ^^\^

We sat up beyond the witching time of night, watching for the ghost.
The worse for liquor, to be = To be more or less intoxicated. ^*>^
mt
When I last saw the miner, he was the ivorsefor liquor.

Thick as hail = Following in quick succession. ^< . '^ < fXJ® X ,

While the battle raged the bullets flew thick as hail.

Think aloud, to=To utter one's thoughts unconsciously. ^^:T^IS

The editor often amused his friends, by his habit of thinJcing alovd.

Think better of it, to=To change one's opinion or purpose. ^-^]it

A leading politician at first said that he would not vote for Gen. G.

for president; but he afterwards ^/iOW(/A^ better of it, and voted

for him.

Tkhin good or well, to=To approve; to be pleased or satisfied with

to regard as expedient or proper. WMt ^ ^^l^t^ ltf»^

Whatever you may think it good to do, I shall approve it.

Think hard of, to = To judge harshly; to feel unpleasantly toward.

Mrs. M. thinks hard of the teacher, for having punished her son.
Think much of, to=To hold in high estimation to esteem. 5; S/v ;

I do not think much of their communistic principles.

Think no more of, to=To forget ; to overlook, i: ."g, -5 , i: ;C® ^^* f*

Mv omission to call on you when I was last in town, was uninten-

tional, please think of no more of it.
Think scorn, to=To despise; to regard as worthy of scorn. M^^
He thought scorn to lay hands on Mr. A. alone.

This day week, fortnight, or month = A week, fortnight, or month

from to-day. 4 X /) -^li^Wr-Mf^S^f^— ^ ^^ti*. ^B
 THE C469:i

Let us go this day iccek.

This day offortnigU, the mercliant will be in Paris.
Ere this day month come and gang, My wedded wife ye'se be.
Thorn in the side = Anything troublesome an annoyance a vexation;
; ;

acare. %, :f3r> 5: 7x t^ C^, 0i^®!l, ® f>J ^ itK 5 ^ .

He is a tltorn in my
by reason of his gossipy
side, habit.
Three sheets in the wind = Unsteady from drink, (s).
'M^^UiWifl

A man passed down the street, who was three sheets in the wind.
Throbbing pain = A pain which is, or seems to be, caused or aug-
mented by the pulsation of arteries. Jjj'I^T)^^
In extremely violent headache, he has a throbbing pain with it.

Through-fare, -ticket or -train = A fare, ticket or train for the whole

distance or journey. jSkL'K^. ^L^^JI^, ML^'J^
What is the through-fare to San Francisco by rail ? 1 purchased
a through-ticket from Kobe to China. Is this a through-train to
New York.
Through fire and water = Through many and severe obstacles, or
dangers. Jimt^LX
Dr. Livingstone went through fire and ivater, in his journeys of
exploration in Africa.
Through the medium of=By means of. ]^{kbX^ hM^X
America formerly received her teas through tlve medium of English
traders.
Throngn thick and thin = Through whatever may be in the way;
through all obstacles. JjWt^^l^X, iDfpJ^ ^ Slf^l) -5 f>r ^^
He came through thick and thin, in order to reach home in time for
the wedding.
Throw by, to=To lay aside and neglect as useless. -^Xfa < * ^M
^Lxmo
That coat is so much worn, that it may be throion hy.
Throw cold water on, to=To discourage to ; deter from. ^ IStr.
kmi. hms. tc7jc$^
Mrs. G. threw cold water on her husband's project of building a
new house.
Throw down the gauntlet, to=To challenge; to defy; to provoke to
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C470] TH? -

combat. ^irMitr
The senator threw down the gauntlet, by his speech against the

currency bill.

Throw dust in or into the eyes, to=To prevent one from knowing the
truth by giving false information; to impose on ; to deceive, A
Kkmnt. KkW:l^
The railway-magnet, not wishing to give an interviewer his true
reason for selling so much stock, threw dust in his eyes, Ly
talking about a popular prejudice against a one-family or one-
man control of great corporate interests.
Throw in, to = 1. To add something to the regular payment. 2. To
add without enumeration or valuation. (— ) '^^'A^KM^to
(r) W-^r LX%%^<Di^kn'^AX\'^>
1. His salary is six hundred dollars a year, with his board ihroion

in. 2. I will throw in this book if you buy the lot.

Throw into the shade, to = To surpass; to excel; to be superior to.

This book throius the other into the shade.

Throw or shed light upon, to=To make more clear; to explain. ^

Your statement, that these two families were neighbors before

removing to the city, throws light upon their present intimacy.
Your statement sheds light on the mysterious occurrence.
Thrown on one's beam-ends, to be=To be driven to one's last shift.

The sailor who had lost every thing by shipwreck, said that ho
was thrown on his heam-ends.
Throw off, to=l. To expel; to clear from. 2. To discard. (—

1. The sick man has not vigor enough to throiv off the disease
of his lungs. 2. The intemperate man has at last tlirown off all

sense of shame.
Throw off the mask, to = To remove whatever disguises or conceals;
to disclose. llRffii'Mt* :^!^^"£Pi<. M^tmnt. ^^

Before his election, Mr. B. professed to be in favor of the tariff;

but afterwards he threw off the masl\ and showed himself opposed
 THE t471 )

to the tariff.
Throw off the scent, to = To divert from the course of pursuit; to
mislead; to deceive. ilS^Oiil^ J:f|^' L tr» ^h^^i^-^ !5ij-^}
m<. m<. mt^t
The policeman who had tracked the thief from one street to
another, was tJiroivn off the scent bj being told that he had gone
down to the wharf.
Trow one's self on or upon, to = To resign one's self to the favor,
clemency, or sustaining power of; to repose upon. \lii$fh^^

The criminal pleaded guilty and threw Mmsdf on the mercy of the
court.
Throw open, to=To open suddenly or widely; to make free of access
to ; to remove obstructions from. 5:^|H<» ^Witit ^ KA6
" Who knocks ?" he cried. The door was throiun open.
The Siamese will throiv open their country, if they can do it safely.
Throw out, to = 1. To reject; to discard; to expel. 2. To give
utterance to; to speak. (— ) ^^p^^, kt^Jvto (H ^P±
\ » ir PR o
1. The bill to regulate import duties on tea was throicn ont by
Congress. 2. He threw out such insinuations? against his
neighbor's character.
Throw out a feeler, to=To say or do something, in order to ascertain
the views of others, -fife A COM^Vt^^- ^Mt^^ A.iJ-^fDhK^

In his editorial, the editor threw out a feeler concerning the

renomition of the president.
Throw overboard, to = To reject; to dismiss ; to discard. ^:/^"^» jg

The company has thrown him overboard.

Throw up, to = 1. To resign; to give up. 2. To vomit from the
stomach. {—) ^t. M.mo6o (=1) PM^Bit
1. Colonel Smith has throicn up his commission. 2. When he
was seasick, he threw up nothing but bile.
Throw up the sponge, to=To submit to abandon the ; struggle, -g Vj-
 1472-] _TTE
^

The man who was contesting the seat in tbe Legislature has
thrown up the sponge.
Thrust one's nose into, to = To intermeddle; to interfere in a med-
dlesome manner. K=f'i^t. \iC%^.W{^^Uk'M<
He thrusts his nose into our affairs, by impertinent inquires con-
cerning the arrangements for my daughter's marriage.
Thrust one's self, to = To obtrude; to enter where one is not invited
or not welcome. ^lLA6. tS^^^^iffl'^ ^tiS^'<5 l/^i^ i) K

Ko one wishes to thrust himself upon a company.

Thrust out, to= To drive out or away ; to expel. ilt> Hi "f » ^^OW

The German government has thrust out the Jesuits.

ThunderiTig=:Large; extra-sized, (s). ^^^^16^ E;^^ <5

He brought a thundering book with him.

Thus far=To a certain specified degree or distance. l^Jh, C ^ J

The editor had written thus far, when he was cilled away on
business.
Tickle the palm, to=To put money in the hand as a compensation
or bribe. ^ft^Wlfi^^ LX^ J:-:?*^ ^ t, PgWtrfO^I^
Xt
The farmer did not wish to sell his fine colt, but when the horse
dealer tickled his palm with a few hundred dollars, he consented.
Tide over, to=To carry past (a difficulty or danger). (WiM^lcX'^W

The money which the merchant has just inherited will tide over
his business affairs, so that he will not fail.

Tie the hands, to = To lay under restraint. %iMt^ ^^^t

3Iy hands are tied by a foolish promise.

Tie the nuptial knot, to=To join in marriage. -^^^i^lfX ttr

Eev. Mr. A. was called upon, to tie the nuptial knot twice yesterday.

Tie to, to = To attach one self to; depend on for trustworthiness, (s).

The candidate for congress is a good man to tie to.

Tie up, or down to = To confine; to hinder from motion or action:

 Tm C4733

to restrain. mMt. f^^t* ^Mt

Mrs. A. is so tied up to the care of lier large family that she can
not go to visit her sister.

Tile =A hat; a covering for the head. (s). lj|-?, ^ifj

He had on a new tile.

Till doomsday = Till the day of judgment; forever. ^'^^^» V^O

^^
The man said he would not pay that unjust account, till doomsday.
Till now, or until now = Hitherto; until the present time. C^^
Till noiv, the supply of water in the reservoir has been sufficient
for the city's use.
Till then = Until that time, if.^ f -(?

I shall return next week ; till then you may be excused from reciting.
Time after time = Many times repeatedly. ^)^t^ ;
I'liS LX
The friends of the intemperate man warned him, ti^ne after timet
that he was ruining himself.
Time gone by = Past tim e. M^O^
Time gone hy can not be recalled.
Time immemorial = Longer than is remembered. 'MiZ^'W^ b ^ V>

The A. family and their ancestors have owned the house on the
corner, time immemorial.
Time is up, the = The allotted time has just expired ; the appointed
time has come. ^^fL b * M^^fl b . ^^OfL b
The time is up, and we must go.
Time of day = Salutation appropriate to the times of day as, good —
morning, good evening, and the like greeting. ^\lcJMbtZ6^ ;

I met your brother on the street, but we were both in haste, and
ws simply passed the time of day.
Time of life = A ge. ^ |^
Mr. A., who is sixty, ought not to go into a new country to live, at
his time of life.
Time on or»e*s hands = Unemployed time. ^Hg^ Dg^
The carpenter had some time on his hands, and made a house for
his fowls.
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r4743 TIP

Time out of mind = Longer than can be remembered; time inraeraorial

to which memory does not extend. J|5/^^ h" ^ b * V^Ot^^ii b

In some New England towns, the riuging of the church bell at 9

o'clock P. M., has been the custom, time out of mind.
Times are changed = Circumstances are different; it is a different
period, ^-^m^in- 6 . ^#@*' b
Times are changed in America since people wore cocked hats and
wigs, and traveled principally on horseback.
Time-table = A register or tabular statement of times, especially —
the times of arrival and departure of public conveyances, as
railroad cars, steamboats, etc. l^faiMiMWM.^'a^ ^ ^)
Time to spare = Time not occupied ; leisure. •^Hg. ^t ^ * f^BK
When the carpenter has time to spare, he will build his own
fence.

Time was = There was a time. =^^ CO^h b ^

Time was, when it was customary in New England to have ardent

spirits on funeral occasions.

Time well spent = Time profitably and successfully employed. :g"^

Cleaning the garden of weeds was time well spent.

Time worn = Very ancient. \r^t'^b'tl^

It is diflficult to decipher the inscriptions on time-tvorn monuments.
Tip off, to = To pour out, as liquor ; to drink by raising the vessel to
the lips. (s). m'jiY&'^i'.^'^. i^^mt
He stepped into the saloon and ordered a glass of beer, which he
tipped 0^ hastily.
Tip one's fin, to -To give one the hand. {s). ^^ fl^-f
A returned convict, meeting an old pal, said, Tip us your fin.

Tip over, to=To overturn. ^\t^ M-^t

The horse was driven around the corner at such a furious rate,
that the carriage was tijipcd over.
Tip the double, to= To " bolt " or run away. (s). M^f, 5iC i'
The truant was tied, for he had been heard to say, he should tip
the douhle.

Tip the wink, to = To direct a wink, or to wink to another for notice;

to make a signal to another by a wink. (s). g < ^'Hir"^» g K
 TOA r475]

One of tlie actors, an acquaintance, tipped me a luinTc from the stage,

Tip-top = First rate; very excellent; of the best kind. (5). %—'^

Our landlady gives us tip-top food.

Tip up, to = To turn partly over by raising one end. O—'^^_h{cf
Tip up the sofa, and I will remove the carpet from under it.

Tit for tat = An equivalent. I^M^il^* i^^lfH^©— r 51^-5 Ufc

CO—). ii:i}>-^L. hOC
He used my wagon without leave, and I gave him tit for tat by
using his horse without leave.
Title deeds — Those deeds which are evidences of the title of the
owner of an estate. I^^(^r±M)jjrr^li©^®M» M^
To a certain degree or extent = Somewhat. M6M^'^\ i^^*^, f|
In the state of Delaware the soil is sandy to a certain degree.
Tcad-eater= A fawning, obsequious person; a mean sycophant; a
cringing dependent, (s). fgA> PPII^^
These officials are all toad-eaters.
To a degree = To an extreme exceedingly. :^ J^ X ,
; (,C» ^"^ @® (/?:

The schoolmistress is precise, to a degree, in her manners.

To a hair = With the nicest discrimination; exactly. @J(^ Xfi^l/^*
mrnK. n^K. ffiar, iejl<
In the new play, the writer has hit off the character of a miser, fo
a Jiair. Oh that's her nose to a hair.
!

To a large extent = In a great degree; considerably. 'h^%M\^i ^

It is to be feared that the reports of the losses by the storm are

true, to a large extent.

To all appearance = So far as can be seen ; apparently. ^)^6Wcb %

This report is, to all appearance, correct.

To all intents and purposes = Practically; really; in all applications
or senses. ^|^r» If^, t^UK^^ "^ s ^^^-^Z^
He was a partner in the crime of forgery to all intents and purposes.
To and fro = Forward and backward ; hither and thither, ^ifjif^ ^
In as much as it was raining, they walked the piazza to and fro.
To a man = All without exception every one. ; ^<» —A^^??'^
The whole regiment, to a man^ was engaged in the battle.
 C476J TOM

To a nicety = Accurately; exactly. ^^K^ ^51 r» ^ $ L <

The dress fitted her to a nicety.
To a turn = Exactly; perfectly, i^^r* ^^K, '\^'^M<
This roast pig is done to a turn.
To be sure Be sure=Of course certainly without doubt. ^^»
;
; ; ^
Do two and two mate four ? Tohe sure they do.
Are you going ? Be sure I am.
To blame=To be blamed; blamable. H^^^pf^* #11^ ^<

He is to llame, for setting the children such an example.

To boot = Over and above ; what is given to make exchange equal. ;I5II

I will give you my horse in exchange for yours, and fifty dollars
to hoot.

To come=Tet to arrive; future. ^-5 -^§ » ^%M'^

He has received such a warning, that he will not probably bo
guilty of the same fault for some time to come.
To-do=Bustl6; commotion; disturbance; fuss. (s). ^^^ MWi^^
What's all this to-do about, children ?
Toe the mark, to=To come fully up to the mark. (s). # < :$:5> J:

The principal of that school is very strict ;

you will have to toe the

marh
Together by the ears = Quarreling; exercising ill-will. (s). ^^X»
Mr. A. and his neighbor are always together hy the ears.
Together with = In union, company, conjunction, or mixture with.
^^bX, tn-^Xs tUtX
The child's stockings were knit together with the woolen drawers.
The man's bad habits together icith his great age caused his

death.
Token of remembrance = Something by which a person or event is
remembered or recalled. fE;g:f^» 'M;^(^.^0© L ^ L
When the two friends parted, they each gave the other a watch as
a tohen of remembrance.
To make a long story short = In a few words; summarily ; briefly. ^^
 TOO C477:f

The girl whose parents died in her infancy was taken to an orphan
asjlum, then placed in Mr. A's family, leftthem in a few years,
taught school a year, and, to maJce a long story short, at last mar-
ried a wealthy man and now lives in one of the fiiL^st houses in
the city.
Tone down, to=l. To modify the coloring of. 2. To moderate ; to
diminish the striking characteristics of ; to soften. (-— ) ©-g,/^

1. A certain painter first colors his landscapes with great richness*

and subsequently tones them down. 2. The heat and bitterness
of political strife have been toned doivn by the judicious conduct
of the Premier.
To no purpose = Unsuccessfully; unavailingly. ^^|g^:&>^$, ^
I advised him, but to no purpose, to leave the city during the hot
weather.
Too many, to be=To be too powerful; superior. ^^^^» iJ^.t

The thief attempted to escape from the policeman, but the police-
man tvas too many for him.
Too many, by half= Twice the number. ZL^T^Wi'^
The farmer said that he had too many fowls, hy half.
Too many irons in the fire, to have = To have too many occupations.
^.b^iom^k^t
He is professor, author, and pamphleteer; he has too many irons in
the fire.

Too much of a good thing =More of a good thing than is for the
present agreeable.
#.§^ '^^b^'Dh b '^%\ MM^W.
I like warm weather, but with the mercury at 96 in the shade it is

a little too much of a good thing.

To one's face=Directiy to one. ^rfiLXItg^ir, ^(Omihfl b

I withstood him he was to be blamed.

to his face, for

To one's hand or hands = In readiness; already prepared. ^^ b f^

 r478) TOP

Toil will neerl a coat for your journey, and if you will go to the
tailor's, you will find one already made to your hands.
To one's heart's coiitent=To one's entire satisfaction. ^S^^^
Eat to your heart's content.

To one's knowledge = To the extent of one's knowledge, (used in

negative expression). ^©^fU^P^ bKXn^ ^S^^D'S^Jf r^
There has not, to my knoivledge, been a case of small-pox in Kioto,
for many years.
To one's mind = According to one's satisfaction, or wish, or idea. ^
I will arrange the business to my mind, before I stop.
To one's taste = In a manner to please or satisfy one. %(Dfi^?^KH

'

Mr. B. has altered his house, and arranged his grounds to Ms taste
Tooth and nail = Biting and scratching; with all one's powers; by
every possible means. Ji^MI']^. ^Uh^bX^
'^'^^-^^k
mr>x
The newspaper fought the land-bill before congress, tooth and
nail.

To perfection = In the highest degree of excellence; perfectly. %^

lie. +^r i <
His child imitates his manner to perfection.
To pieces = Into fragments or parts into a ruined ; condition. ^ -^ CC

A ship was dashed to pieces on the rocks.

Top oiF, to=To complete by putting on or finishing the top of; to
finish. (D-m^mmiTo-c^rfit. rkut. ft±<% ^mt
Have youtopped off the stack of wheat ?
Topple over, to=To fall forward; to tumble down. "^ijK^^y, ®
The spire of the new church on the corner, toppled over in the last
storm.
Topsy-turvy = In an inverted posture; with the bottom upwards; in
a state of much confusion and disorder, (s). ±.TMM L X »M
The bngsy was turned topsy-turvy by driving off the bank.
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To say the least = Saying as little as can be said, or as ought to be

said; speaking mildly. B^ < -^OX^ (:^t < mnTLX),
Some of the man's neighbors call him crazy ; he is weak in mind
to say the hast.
To seek = Wanted; needed; lacking; a desideratum. ^LX* ^^f

A cheap method of warming buildings is yet to seek.

To some purpose^With effect; successfully. "i"M3^ < » M'^Wih^
The new citizen strove, and to some purpose, to gain the respect
and confidence of the community.
Toss off, to = To drink hastily, f-.l'fttp
He entered the salooii, and tossed off a glass of beer.
Toss up, to = To throw a coin into the air, and wager on which side
itwillfall. mtn^'iLl^'X^^klomn^^^t^'kUX^itiM^k

The two men agreed to decide the matter by tossing up. The horse
racers tossed up for the inside track.
Total abstinence = An entire refraining from the use of intoxicating
liquors. ^M
He who finds he is becoming fond of wine, should conclude that
his safety lies in total abstinence.
To that effect = To that purport or general intent; meaning the same.
^®.-ttt:x» ^,-f;e^iz:r, Mm^m-^^
I am going to New York to-day, and have written him to that effect.
To the best of one's abilities=As well as one is able. ^co:fJ^JA^
(> i: <
The mother educated her children to the lest of her abilities.
To the best of one's knowledge = Within one's knowledge; so far as
one knows. ^Oj^k^^Wib
To the best of my knowledge, there
is no cure for this disease.

To the contrary = To an opposite purpose or fact; with an opposite

tendency. ^CD^f^CO^ ^rit^mr^--^6
If the children of that family go astray, it will not be for the want
of instruction to the contrary.

To the end of time = So long as time shall last ; always \/^0 f^^
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Men on many subjects to

will differ in opinion the end of time.
To the end that = In order that for the purpose ; of. (D'J^^K^<D^

The steam-boat was fully furnished with life-preservers, to tlve end

that the passengers might be saved, in case of accident.

To the face =: In one's presence. ^©©tlfWlX, ^©^^/J/rtCX

He disobeyed the teacher to the face.

To the full = Wholly ; entirely ; sufficiently. ^<, -f^Ks '>L^

My business is very good, and my time is occupied to tlve full.
To the last = To the end till the conclusion, ^l) $ -(S\ 5^ fig J -^-
;

His mind continued clear, to the last.

To the let ter= Strictly; exactly; with no variation. jES- L < » Il5^

Military orders must be obeyed to the letter.

To the life = So as closely to resemble the living person or original.

i}~^k\i <
The portrait was drawn to the life.
To the minute = Accurately prompt; on time precisely, —gij ^ ^it

"Washington was noted for keeping his appointments, to the minute.

To the purpose = Pertinent; appropriate; adapted to the end propos-

ed; effectual. '^^liC, ^^m^6{^m^'M^ hT), JE$%K^ b

In the town meeting M. B. spoke to tJie purpose, in advocating the

raising of more money to support the public schools.
To the teeth = Directly to one's face; in open opposition. ^C^hJ^
X. ^miEmK. mzmmLx
I will tell him, to tlve teeth, that he deceived me in regard to the
horse he sold me.
To the tune of=To the amount, extent, or measure of. co^ ^ -C\ C5

By one night of gambling he was made poorer, to tlve tune of five

hundred dollars.
To the utmost = The most that can be ; in the highest degree, ift J^
^ ^ < . mmiic
His i^hysical constitution La> been strained to tlve utmost, by his
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exposures in the climate of the Isthmus of Darien.

To this end = To promote the object aimed at, or the desired result.

Edison hopes to make the electric light available for practical

purposes, in lighting houses, etc., and, to this end, is making
experiments in his laboratory.
Touch and go, to=To much
touch bottom, as a ship in sailing, -with
decrease of speed. 7}^mKM^X-X\IcW:tikUr{%'^\iC^S.)
The passengers lost heart, when they saw the ship touch and go.
Touch at, to = To stop at while passing by water; to come or go to
without tarrying, r^^t. \'C^%i>, k)^^ ^>
The P. M. S. S. Co. steamers, which ply between China and San
Francisco, touch at Yokohama.
Touch off, to=l. To sketch hastily. 2. To discharge, by applying
fire to the priming. (-^.) I: ^ ^^ < o
>fr (-) ^ ^% t
1. The artist had only time to touch off the mountain, as the train
stopped for refreshments. 2. After the boy had loaded his
cannon, he was afraid to touch it o^.
Touch on or upon, to = To treat slightly in discourse. \^>PVi^b
The speaker merely touched on personal matters, but dwelt long
upon the principles of his party.
Touter=One who seeks customers, as for an inn, a store, etc. (s).

A. B. & Co. employ a good many touters.

Tower of strength, a= A protection; a defender; a person greatly

serviceable. Q^, =fW.. S^» :^(i^:^ ^Mtr-?§ A. -XWA
Mr. C. is a tower of strength to his party.
To wit = Namely; that is to say. Jtp t,
borne animals are venomous to wit, the scorpion and the
: rattle-
snake.
Town-talk= Subject of general conversation; common report. flT^

The elopement of Mr. A's daughter with the dactor is the town-
talk.

Trace back, to = To follow by backward steps, k^^t^ KM 6

The man traced hack his ancestry by name for several generations.
Trade-dollar = A silver coin made in America expressly for use in
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trade with Asia, ^m^ (B^^HClim^l^O'^mm^^AUt

Trade sale = An auction by and for the trade, especially that of the
booksellers. [^ Att^^^WC^^W^®)
Train up, to = To rear; to bring up ; to educate; to teach. ^J5^ f*,

^X6. M.-nt. wmr

Tram up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old ho
will not depart from it.

Transmogrify, to = To change into a different shapes ; to transform.

(5). m^iiiitt. m^t
You by this dress and wig.
are completely transmogrified,
Traps = Goods and chattels of any kind; especially, luggage and
personal effects, (s). ;K^» ^^
How will you get your traps to the depot ?
Travel post, to = To travel rapidly, by frequent changes of horses.

It was formerly common in England to travel post, but now it is

rarely practiced.
Tread close upon, to=To follow closely ; to succeed quickly. ZM.k

The loss of health treads close upon dissipation.

Tread on the heels of, to=To follow close upon. KMk^t^ K^l
m^xm^
In that family one calamity treads on the heels o/" another.
Tread out, to=To press or beat out with the feet. ^'^^^ It "t il] ^,
nA.x^m^^t
In some countries they tread out wheat with cattle.
Treasure up in memory, to=To keep in memory for future enjoyment
or use. fE'ilLP.T^
The student treasured up in memory the knowledge of English
history, which he gained from the lectures.
Treat with, to=To negotiate with; to make and receive proposals
with, for adjusting differences, ^^^"f , t^'^'f'
Daniel "Webster was appointed to treat with the iJritish ambassador
about the North-eastern boundary.
Tremble in the balance, tD = To be undecided, uncertain; to be in a
position where a small thing may decide the issue one way or
another. v^^^Z^'J^lj^rLhT ^ ^PMr/;Jc^*^^£^^^ -5 ,
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During the trial the fate of the murderer trcmUes in the balance.
Trench upon, to = To encroach; to enter on, and take possession
of, that which belongs to another to invade. ^» k ; ^^A ^^
t
You trench upon my rights by driving across my field.

Trestle work = A viaduct, pier, or scaffold, resting on numerous posts

or piles, which are usually connected by cross-beams. ^^
Trial by record = A trial which is had when a matter of record is
pleaded, and the opposite party pleads that there is no such
record. ^t^_ho^Fp^, mfKC'^^mzmxt 6mn
Trick out, to = To dress gaily to adorn fantastically.
; ^^^tllC^^^

The N. A. Indians delight to trick themselves ow^in beads, feathers,

brass ornaments and bright clothing.
Trifle with, to^To treat in a trifling manner ; to treat without respect
or seriousness; to disregard wantonly or neglect. J: ^#^, ^
The criminal who was hanged trijled ivith his situation, even on the
scaffold. Do not ti^ifle with your health.
Trigonometrical survey = A survey on a large scale by means of a
series of triangles, as for making a geometrical map of a country.

Trim a lamp, to = To make it ready for use by supplying oil and

clipping the wick, y v r^l^^ tMt. il® vfi ^ 5 L 'Cl» ^ ^5
The servant trims the lamps every morning.
Trim the sails, to = To adjust the sails in the most advantageous
manner. m^U^k'^^MK^^
When the wind changed, the order was given to tiim the sails.
Trip it on the light fantastic toe, to=To dance. M^at ^ ^» ^f^
tLxns.
After the marriage ceremony the company tripped it on tJie ligU
fantastic toe.

Triumphal arches = Magnificent structures erected to adorn a triumph

and perpetuate tne memory of an event. fLISP^
Trot out, to=To bring forward, as for exhibition; to lead out. {s).
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TRTJ

I trotted out all my

best china.
Trouble one's self or one's head about, to=To be solicitous for ; to be
annoyed, perplexed, or distressed by. (/C i: 'M il » li^'t:» ^ & ^ ^
He does not trouble Id mself about his peisjnal appearance.
Troucrh of the sea = The space between two high waves. ME?IB^©

The have his ship get into the trougli of the sea.
sailoi dislikes to

True bill = Words indorsed on a bill of indictment when a

grand jury,
after investigation, are of opinion that there is sufficient
cause

to put the defendant on his trial. X^^'q^-^^VJ^C')^^'^^

True time = Mean time as kept by a uniformly goiug clock, ^;i^ ^

True to nature = Like the reality; resembling an object or a scene;

natural. J: < ^1^, J:S L^^^-S * mK'^6. ^m'Cmiftr. U

The young lady's crayon sketch of the meadows and river below
the city, is true to nature.

True to one's self = Acting in accordance with a high character or

with one's best interests; faithful to one's self. ^^COM^HC

The scholar who fails to improve his time and his opportunities
is not true to himself.

Trump card = A successful venture or enterprise ; the best effort, (s).

Mr. C's investment in the Nevada mine was a tnimp card.

Trump up, to = To devise; to collect with unfairness; to fabricate.

The accusation agai:^st him was a trumped-up charge. He trumped

up the story.
Trustee process = A process by which a creditor may attach his
> debtor's goods, effects, and credits, in the hands of a third person.

Trust to, to = To rely upon ; to depend upon. ^M-S* 5:M«^^t*

He trusted to his strong constitution for recovery from his illness.

Trust to a broken reed, to=To expect vainly; to rely upon that

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TUR t485:i

which is weak or deceptive, ^t^i^t 6 , M^^tC < ^^ i^

The farmer trusted to a broken reed, when he relied on M. C. to help
him in harvesting.
Try it on, to = To make the attempt or experiment. (5). :;^k^O^

He has never taught school, but he intends to try it on next year.

Try on, to=To put on, as a garment, to ascertain whether it fits the
person. ^|^tr» ^i^KM
She has gone to the dress-maker's, to try on her new dress.

Try one's hand, to = To attempt —usually something unfamiliar. ^

Seeing you can not do it, I will try my hand at it.

Try one's luck, to = To venture ; to attempt something the issue of

which is particularly uncertain. iU: ^ Ir » — ^ Af ^ 'Y '?X^6
Having received the advertisement of a lottery firm he thought he
would try Ms luck, and so purchased two tickets.

Try the eyes, to = To use the e J es in a bad light or on a diflScult

work to overexert them, ^^'^kt^t^ts ^t^O'AC't
;

To read at twilight is very trying to the eyes.

Tuckered out = Excessively tired; fatigued; very weary, (s) ^^^

I was tuckered out by the day's work.

Tuck on, to=To charge a great price ; to make one pay more than is

right, (s).
^<M^, ii^^V<D,i\mtM^
They charged you a dollar a yard for flannel, did they ? Well,
they did tuck it on.

Turn a cat in the pan, to— To make a sudden change of one's party

in politics or religion, for the sake of being the ascendant. '^

He turned cat-in -the-pan, for the sake of obtaining an office.

Turn a cold shoulder, to= To show marked neglect. ^^]§ kMt* M

After he became rich, he turned a cold shoidder to some of hia
former friends and acquaintances.
Turn a deaf e:'^r to, to=To refuse to hear; to be inattentive and indif-

ferent to. i/c:?^:f $r. k-wt^^^r^ iicbmm^ k k^si^

r . ~
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C486) TTO ^
The miser turned a deaf ear to the request for money to aid the
hospital.
Turn adrift, to=To set floating at random; to send away to take
one's chances. Jl4' (^)#^ ^b Llr» ^ff § ^^l/^ffi*^"{J-it 5 »

The pirates sunk the vessel, and turned the sailors adrift in a
small boat. Asano Takumi no kami was condemned to perform
JiaraJchi, and his castle of Ako being confiscated, his retainers
were turned adri/t into the world.
Turn and turn about— An alternate share of duty. ^5^Ji» i^^lrX

Turn and turn about is fair play.

Turn and twist, to=To be uneasy to make desperate ; efforts. ^ '{C

The man turned and twisted every way, to pay off the mortgage on
his house.
Turn a penny, to = To make a small profits, or a small sum of money.

I can turn a penny in my leisure time, raising small fruits.

Turn aside, to = To go out of the path; to go in another direction.

The boy who was going to school, turn&l aside, to play in the frog
pond.
Turn away, to = l. To dismiss from service. . 2. To avert. (— ) J:

Hsait. tm^m.^. kMm^>o (-) tn^'^ht. tm^^^bti

1, His two servants were turned away yesterday. 2. The wrath
was turned away by their gifts.
of the king
Turn away from, to=To deviate from ; to abandon, i /) ^^t^ -5

Ifwe turn aivayfrom, the path of right, we shall suffer.

Turn down, to = To fold or double down. $ff -5 » t^ b fl'^ls
Some persons turn down the corner of the leaf on the page whoro
they cease reading.
Turned of, to be=To be advanced beyond in years, ^^f^ (^l-iiC

They determined, when they should be turned of sixty, to retire

from business.
Turn in, to-^Tu go to bed; to retire. ^\Z.13ii ^ W^f
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It is now ten o'clock ; I think I will turn in.

Turning point = The point of change; the critical point the point ;

npon which a question turns. UlrTjii'j. :^^» ^M%^

Last night was the ttirning point with the man who is ill of fever.
Tarn in the mind, to=To ponder or meditate upon. |:^;g, "^ » ^ ^
mt
The teacher has been turning in his mind how to awaken more love
for study among his pupils.
Turn into, to = To change to; to transform into. tJl@T» itl^X**

The caterpiller turn into a butterfly.

Turn of mind = Disposition; propensity. 'C»©f^lRj» ^M» fi^^
Mr. W. is of a scholarly turn of mind.
Turn off, to = l. To dismiss; to divert. 2. To accomplish. (—

1. It is better occasionally to turii o^your mind from hard study

2. He was appalled at the quantity of work his compeer can
turn off.

Turn one's coat, to = To change sides; to go over to the opposite

party. /ijTJi®!^!:^^ . fMot:Kfllr^<
Turning one's coat often subjects one to ridicule and suspicion.
Turn one's hand to, to=To perform ; to execute, ^^ir^ 5:fr^%

He is very ingenious; he can turn his hand to any kind of mechanical

labor.
Turn one's money, to -To increase or to double in trade; to keep in
lively exchange, M^^^^^'T
He turns his money rapidly.
Turn-out = That which is brought forward or exhibited; hence, an
equipage. ^^r^Hb^O^ ^^
He keeps a fine turn-out.

Turn out, to = 1. To expel. 2. To put to pasture. To produce

3.
as the result of labor. 4. To incline outward. To prove
5.

in the result. 6. To yield part of the path on meeling. 7. To

rise from bed. (-) %y^t m.X>^to (H) mSi^IClkO,
. ^^
rA^^o (H) Sit* m'Mto m) ^^®:^ri^]§M<o (S)
 C4883_____ 515? .

1. The boy was turned out of school, tor insubordination. 2.

grass
Some farmers turn out their stock in the spring before the
3. The factory turns out a hundred sewing
is sufficiently grown.

machines weekly. 4. It is proper to turn the feet out a little,

in walking. 5. The supposed ghost turned out to be a man,

hack
wrapped Tn a white sheet. 6. Because the driver of the
did not turn wheels hit the passing carriage. 7. When
out, his

a fire alarm sounds in the night, the firemen must turn out im-
mediately.
Turn out well, to=To succeed; to prosper. ^^t\ ^^» 5 $ <

Mr. E's speculation in real estate ticrned out tveU.

to = To reform an evil habit; to begin a new

Turn over a new leaf,

course of life, m^ ^ ^tS' . §1^^® t^ < . ^Bk^l^t. n^

I learned that he was acquiring a
fondness for gambling, and I
exhorted him to ticrn over a neio leaf.

to=To retreat ignomiuiously or dishonorably; to run

Turn tail
away. %-fZ7i (.mh^n.-^ ^ . ^^^t
Cowards turn tail when they see the enemy.

Turn the back, to=To flee ; to retreat. -^5. T^^t* 1^1^ kMu

The raw soldiers turned the hack at the first fire of the enemy.
Turn the back upon, to = To manifest coldness or contempt;
to refuse

unceremoniously. ^WXs. k^J^t . JrT^tcfLl:* k'i^^mt

He turned ids bach upon the scoundrel.
Turn the corner, to = To go round the corner.
f\%k^ii'^^
As the wagon turned the corner, the wheel struck the
grocer's
curbstone, and the driver was thrown out.
Turn the edge of, to=To make dull; to deprive of sharpness. ^^
His stiff beard turns the edge of the razor.
Turn the enemy's flank, to = To pass round and take a position behind
it, or upon the side of it. m^'^n^i^^l^^ m^UW^M^ ^

Turn the head, to = To make giddy, wild, insane, and the like; to

infatuate. iJ^^Ltr. -fxi^ttr. U^Unt

His turned with the idea of constructing an air ship.
Jiead is

Turn the occasion to account, to=To make the occasion

profitable.
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Mmmkmmt
There was a mass meeting in the grove, and the baker turned th^
occasion to account, by selling bread and cakes.
Turn the scale, to = To change the preponderance; to decide; to give
superiority or success. ;f§®(Z)— :^C0® t 5:it^» ^'M.W^k

Your sound health turned the scale in your favor, and gained the
appointment for you.
Turn the stomach, to = To nauseate. 111^1^:^11^5 L If
This cigar smoke turns my stomach.
Turn the tables, to = To change the condition or fortune of contend-

ing parties. :^n^SrM:^(0^mkmi'. j^mt-Wf^Lts, i

At first he made money in gambling, but now the tables are turned*
Turn to, to = To have recourse to to refer to. ^I'^ -5 » h ^tr
;

In his financial embarrassment, he turned to his uncle for as-

sistance.

Turn to acc:unt, to=To change from a given use; to make of use in

someway, fij^i"^ f^^ (?:>J(i'C'f 5

If I shall not succeed in finding my friend in Kew York, I shall
be able to turn my time to account.
Turn to advantage or profit, to = To make advantagious or profitable.

He turns his garden to 2^'>'ofit, by raising strawberries for market.

Tui-n under, to =To bend or fold under. y\iC\Jiild' 6^ ^6

When the carpet is too large for the room, we timi the edge under.
Turn up, to=To appear after seeming to be lost; to come to light;
to occur; to happen, ^.n 6 , ttl-e^5» f'J.^t* ^^. ^^f
Has the lost thimble turned up ?
Turn upon or on, to = l. To hinge upon ; to depend upon. To 2.

retort ; to throw back. (— ) ^^3* K'M"^i^^> 0$pfpirM

to czi) K^-^Lnr. iicu^'it
1. The question of his recovery from this sickness tu7'ns upon the
native strength of his constitution. 2. He turned the arguments
of his opponent zipon himself.

Turn up one's ncse at, to=To disdain; to treat with contempt. J:

The boarder turned up his nose at his dinner, although it was good
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enough.
Turn upside down, to=To make confusion; to put into complete
disonrer to reverse. j^^lL-^ Ltr, ffi@I-* Lt?
;

The reign of Communism would turn society upside down.

Tutelary saint = A saint (or canonized person) who is supposed to
guard or protect some person or thing. tT'M^* j^*ittl$» ^
m
Tweedledum and twecdledee=A very slight or unessential difference;
two tliiugs which differ very insignificantly. '^^^iZ^'^^s IS

Some persons think, that the difference between the opera and
theatre is the difference between hceedledum and tiveedledee.
Twist on the shorts —A clique phrase used where the shorts have
undersold heavily, and the market has been artificially raised,

compelling them to settle at ruinous rates. ^^^f^liC^fZ^

-
6mtm^^^Pi^^Lfz6 mK-^ < UA^xmmtM.^Kx)
Twist together, to=To unite by twisting. U^ chtflt^ ^b ^n t
The strands of a rope are hoisted togethery to give the rope siza
and strength.

U.

Ugly customer = One who is difficult to deal with or manage. (5).

The policeman found the tramp armed with a pistol and a club,
and rendy to fight; and altogether an ugly customer.
Ultramontane doctrines = Extreme views of the pope's rights and
supremacy. fiitiM±^
Unburden one's mind, to=:To relieve by telling one's thoughts or

feelings. .S.^^;?^ Pi^ LXEL1 5:iS 6. MWn^i

The citizen went to the mayor's office, and unburdened Ids mind,
respecting the city expenses.
Under a cloud, to be=To be suspected; to be mistrusted. Uti -5
 UKD C491f

He is under a cloud jast now.

Under age = Not yet arrived at the period when one legally ceases to
be under parents and guardians. ^?c"T^(i'^5^^'^» :^T^
The son can not have the control of his property, for he is under
age.

Under arms = Drawn up in readiness to use arms. "l^^^OX^ V^

In momentary expectation of attack, the army was under arms for

three hours.
Under ban = Interdicted. ^^^^t^T» Wif^k^bX
In the reign of John, England was under the pope's ban.
Under bare poles = Having all the sails furled. iR i: ^§ $ JlJc 1^ X
The ship was going before the wind under hare 2')oles.
Under cover = Sheltered; protected. %Wz>yK^ l^n^X^ ^^
t^nx
It is about to rain ; the carriage must be put under cover.
Under easy sail = Sailing with an easy motion, ^^^%^bX
The first day out, on the voyage to Charleston, we were under easy
sail all day.
Under fire = With exposure to fire ; exposed to an enemy's shot. ^
The colonel said that his regiment was composed, in part, of new
troops, who ha'd never been under Jire.
Under ground = Below the surface of the ground. f^TipH
Underground railroad -1. A railway running through a continuous
tunnel, as under the streets of a city. 2. In the United States,
secret arrangements in the days of slavery, for aiding negro
slaves escaping from slavery, in their passage through the free
states, (s). M itrmmo (H) ^^'itT^l^||±i^fi1l WiSO

Under lock and key = In an apartment or receptacle closed by a lock

and kuy securely kept.
; Mk^^
LfZ^^kZ^ ^Mk^'dX
The prisoners in jail are under lock and key.
Under one's nose == In plain sight in full view. (s). M-^Kx
;
@©
There the book is under your nose and you did not see it.
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Under press of sail = Carrying as ranch sail as the state of the wind
will possibly permit. WLcOf^tM b ^Jik^j^ b X
Tlie admiral's ship passed us, under press of sail.

Under sail = Having the sails spread ; in motion. ^ J: 5S ^ T » ,l^ff 4*

A ship under sail is a beautiful.
Under sentence = Having sentence pronounced against, ^^k'^ld"
X
He was convicted of murder, and lies in prison, under sentence of
death.
Under the apprehension, to be = To be apprehensive ; to be fearful of
future evil with uneasiness of mind. iS I: Ifl » 'Ci'SB f' <C

There is a case of scarlet fever in the school, and the teacher is

under the apprehension that the disease may spread. .

Under the auspices of— Through the influence of under the patronage ;

of; by protection extended, or favor shown. <D'f}k^X^ ^^

In the more restricted sense, we understand that civil law is the
law compiled under tlie auspices of i\iQ emperor Justinian.
Under the breath = With low voice ; very softly. \[CX^ ^^ V^tW

When I went into my friend's sick room, the nurse spoke to me

under the breath, for fear of disturbing him.
Under the lee = On that side which is sheltered from the wiud ; tho
side opposite to that against which the wind blow. M,"Fi/C
During the storm our boat lay under the lee of the shore.

Under the hand and seal = Authenticated by the signature and sea"**

. m^Wi^LX
The deed of my farm closes with this sentence :
" Given under my
hand and seal."

Under the head of=In the class that encludes or is called. CD pi^^

Homer's Iliad comes under the head of heroic, or epic, poetry.

Trade and exchanges between nations, come under tlie head of
commerce.
Under the mask, cloak, or pretense of religion = By pretending to bo
religious, f^* W^
f. L § llxfllj k^^bX

Uuder the mash vf religion, the man gained tho confidence of tho
people.
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Under the rose = In secret; privately; confidentially. M-^HC^ X> i

The senator told me, under the rose, that there is to be a change in
the cabinet.
Under the = With the
seal of secrecy promise that it should be kept
secret. Ut^%<D^^'^ [r X
The merchant told his neighbor the amount of his income, under
the seal of secrecy.
Under the siin = Iu the world; on earth. ^I^^'T^^:^ "StC* ^TKl
Nothing like this accident ever occurred under the sun.
Under the thumb of = Servilely obedient to; controlled by. (D^^
That politician has the voters of his ward under his thumb.
Under the wing'= Under the care or protection of. CO^^COyK
It is the dictate of propriety that daughters should be kept under
the uing of their mothers.

Under water = Below the surface of the water. 7jc0TB?l

During the freshet, the road on the river bank was under loater.
Under way=In motion ; in progress,
jifx^. (|Qt^ ^ 0^ flfe—f^ K ^
^S^o ZkWiX under weigh t^\y
i, ^OfiE 4^ h b)

The ship A. is under way for London.

Unequal to, to ba^To be inadequate for; to be insufficient for. ^
The troops were unequal to the task of subduing the rioters.
Unheard-of = Never heard of; new; unprecedented. y^K^X'^K
It is an wnAearc^-Q/" occurrence, that a ship should be broken by
running against a fish.

Unhoped for = Not hoped for; unhoped ; unexpected. %y^^ ^ »

The had been so long given up by his friends, that Lis

patient
restoration to health was an unhopedfor re cover v.
Union by the first intention = The process by which the opposite
surfaces of recent wounds, when they are kept in contact with
each other, grow together and unite without suppuration, —the
result of a self healing power in living bodies.
Ml^f^^it'^M'^i'

The surg;eon told him that the healing of his wound was a case
 C4943 UPO

of union hj ihe first intention.

Union down = A signal of distress at sea. -J^ Jh \Z X M.W:^B<^ it^

A vesselwas sighted with the glass, drifting with the wind, and
showiQg her flag with the u7iion doivn.
Unite with, to -To join with. Z^^i\ t^^^t
Prussia united with England, to defeat Napoleon.
Unload, to = To sell out a stock which has been carried for soma
time; to sell out. (s). §!^^
Mr. V. unloaded several millions of the stock of the railroad o^
which he was president.
Unship the oars, to = To take the oars put of the row-locks. }^^ i

As they approached the beach, they unshipped the oars.

Unwritten law == Law which is not derived from express enactment,

generally contained in the reports of judicial decisions. X^J^'X
It. ^'flf4- (common law ;ta-l^t£;)
Up and doing, ta be = To be active and alert; to be busy. iSX fgid

The spring has come, and it is time for the farmers to he up and
doing.

Up and down = From one place, state, or position, to another, ^ij

^ijK. E^(i^» ^^r. *^Lo\
Tour patient, Doctor, is up and down, fifty times a day.

Up grade = An ascent, as on a graded railway. _h b M^MM ^X ^*©)

We are going slow now, because it is up gra'Je.
Uphill work = Work attended with labor; difficult. ^7)^^:^^

Beading Chinese is uphill work for a foreigner.

Up in arms = Excited; indignant ; hostile ; opposed. ifj^^LT, 'It

The railroad to remove the depot farther

company has decided
from and the
the villagepeople
; are ttp in arms about it.

Upon the alert Upon the watch;

== guarding against surprise or

danger. miIC'ii:uM'OLX . m'^.^km^f* ^^ffig-X

The general of au army should be upon the alert, when in front of

the enemy.
Upon or on the spot = Immediately; without changing place. 0.^^
 OTT {495]

It was proposed, and decided vpon the spot, to join the excursion
party.
Upon or on the whole = Considering all things or the wliole, ^|$ X

Upon the ichole, my judgment of your official conduct is favorable.

Upon which = On the ground of which ; in consequence of which. ^
The superintendent of the railroad received information that a
train had broken through a bridge, vpon ivhich he prepared to
go at once to the place of the accident.
Upper story = The head. (s). MiK^D)
" 111 furnished in the upp)er story." ( = a. head without brains)
Upper ten = The upper class in society; the aristocracy; the
fashionables, (s) $:^^ ±^rct#, iMfff±^<^A^
He is one of the upper ten.

Upper works == The parts above water when a ship is properly

balanced for a voyage, or that part which is above the main
wale. ^7)i^'m}L\Z.'^^h%
The ship came into port, with her wpper ivories damaged by a col-
lision with an iceberg.
Uppermost in the mind = Engaging chief thought or attention. ^CJ* J:

His own popularity is uppermost in the mind of the demagogue.

Upside down = With the upper part undermost; in confusion; in
complete disorder. LT, MM
LX» p'^'V^'^^r ^H
My goods have just been moved into the house, and everything is

upside down.
Up stairs = The higher rooms of a house, or those above the first

npi, pi±
floor,

common to have the bedrooms up stairs.

It is
Up stream = From the mouth toward the head of the stream ; against
the stream. mkWlOX, mz^OX, ±^^iT--
It is the habit of some fish, as salmon and shad, to go up stream
in spring, to spawn.
Up the country = In a direction toward the head of a stream or river.

It is reported that there is much snow up tJie country.

 ;

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Up the spout = Pawned; given in pledge, as security for borrowed

money. (5). MKA^iX. ^Sffl/CAn-X
He put Lis watcli up the spout.
XJp to = Until ; previous to up to the time of.
; ^ -t;\ COWi^^^
Up to this morning, I had not received the package of books which

I bought yesterday.
Up to sniiflf=Not likely to be imposed upon; knowing; shrewd;
acute; alert, ^p:^ ^I ^ » ^*^ ^ B
§ » iL<'^^i^fZ6
He is not du'.l ; he is up to snvff.
Up to the elbows, to be = To be wholly occupied or absorbed. (5).

Mrs. Scissors is up to the elbows in dressmaking.

Up to the hub = As far as possible in difficulty, or in business ; deeply

involved. (5). iftJia: < ^A LX /) (^?f I'cFS b /2^:ili®^B

That business-firm is up to the huh in financial trouble.

Up to the mark -Equal to the standard; of the quality expected;

This piece of workis not up to the mark.

Up to this time = Until this time ; thus far. lH:^J-e» -<^r3g^3g

Up to this time nothing has been heard from the vessel, which sailed

a month ago.
Upwards of = More than; above. J: 6 ^< » I^±» ^1^
upivards of a year since I saw him.
It is

Up with him, it is all=It is all over with him ; he is lost. ^^Jj^

It is all up, I fear, luith the patient in the first ward of the hospital

the doctor says he can not live.

Use or exercise one's discretion, to = To act according to one's judg-

ment or wish. arLCD.S.^ f^Kt. Ei.&ti^^I t

The commander of the army was instructed to use his own discrelioriy
in attacking the enemy. The teacher must exercise his own
discretion, as to the methods of teaching.

Use up, to=To exhaust the supply ; to consume by using. ^1>\1

tit. v^o^mt
She has used up all the silk thread.
Usher in = To introduce, $2:f^r. %lMlt
Independence Day was usli^red in by a salutd of thirteen guns at
 VEK C437]

sunrise.

V.

Vacant succession = An inheritance for which the heirs are unknown.

Valuable considsration — An equivalent for a contract, purchase, or

other act. ^mm^ ^mfi^tm (life's lii^- < w^r7r#^

For a valualle consideration, the Indians transferred their land to

the United States government, and removed further West.
—
Value received A phtase usually employed in a hill of exchange or
promissory note, to denote that a consideration has been given
for it. ixm^M mw^mi^mM^'m^ €K^mmm^'3im<D
For value received, I promise to pay Mr. A. one hundred dollars,
on demand, with interest at 6 per cent.
Vantage-ground = Superiority of state or place the place or condition
;

which gives one an advantage over another. ^J^ 7^ ^ Hi^^lft

He graduated at college with distinguished honor, and from this

vantage-ground set forth in his professional life.

Variation of the needle = The deviation of the direction of the

magnetic needle from the true north and south points of the
horizon, owing to the fact that the magnetic pole and the true
pole of the earth do not coincide.,^if C!)fg[p)
Vengeance, with a = With great violence or vehemence. ^-JS^^

She scolded her servant with a vengeance, for breaking the pitcher.
Venial sin = A sin which weakens but does not destroy sanctifying
grace, distinguished from mortal or deadly sins, ^^jl (^:^|^

Ventilate a question or subject, to = To make it public; to expose it

to examiuatiou and discussion. F^lSl J: iil: ® ^ fi^ff^ i'Jl |^] t » F«5

 C498] VIS

Tlie Gazette was the first newspaper to ventilate the subject of tlie
severe punishment practiced in our schools.
Venture at, on, or upon, to = To dare to engage in to attempt without
;

any certainty of success. ^MX'^L fxCtr » ©-S^^-S-?-^?'

It is rash in the young man to venture upon that business with so

little capital.

Versed in = Familiar with; skilled or practiced in. (/Zl^^^LX* ^

Prof W. is versed in Sanscrit lore.
Very likely ; most likely = It is very probable. '{f^l/CJj^'f , #^»
Very likely the cars will be full of passengers returning from the
tair.

Vexatious suit = A suit commenced for the purpose of giving trouble,

or without cause. ^tMh
^A.tO^KX. (l5<il1pJ©Ji^ ^ TX.
To make a suit vexatious, it must have been instituted maliciously.
Vexed question = A question difficult of decision and causing much
discupsion an inquiry carried on with great pertinacity of
;

discussion. ^^^;^5fJ]^. ©fli^X ^ fJjJl, MOp^^^

Violent death = Death produced by force an unnatural death.
; ^
He became dissipated, and met with a violent death in a drunken
brawl.
Visible church, the = The apparent church of Christ ; the whole body
of professed believers in Christ. Rr;C6-)(X±.<^it ?) f?"1rMil

Visible horizon = The circle which bounds our view and is formed by
the apparent meeting of the earth and heavens. XiM. ^^^
Vis inertiae = l. The resistance of matter. 2. Inertness ; inactivity.
(-) 'Wij. r^no^miiJo(-) 'M'lt, T^\Bm
1. Some force is required to overcome the vis inertiae of a rock,
when you wish to start it, and roll it down a precipice. 2. The
vis inertiae of that man is something wouderfnl.

Vi^siting committee = A body of persons appointed or chosen to visit

 WAG t499]

and inspect some public institution, as a school, hospital and

the like. m^^M.
Visiting physician = A physician who visits the hospital at certain
stated times, and is not constantly in attendance. j^I3@^^JlJ,^

Visit the sins, to = To punish for sins; to cause to suffer for guilt.

The sins of the drunkard and the licentious are visited on their
children. He will remember their inequity, and visit their sins.
Vital statistics = Statistics respecting the duration of life, and the
circumstances affecting its duration. A^i^lt
The terms of life-insurance companies are based upon a comparison
of vital statistics.

Voice of the temper— Temptation , allurement. ^Wl

The young man listened to the voice of the temper, and put a sum
of money upon the gaming table.
Voluntary conveyance = The transfer of an estate made without any
adequate consideration of value. ^^^Z>^W.(l''^}iXfM.'^ # FI^IS
m
Voluntary escape = The giving to a prisoner, voluntarily, any liberty
not authorized by law. hi'^i,-c!^}if) ^ § U^k^MK^AK^
S.61
If the offense of the prisoner was a felony, a voluntary escajje is a
felony on the part of the officer.

Vote down, to=To reject ; to throw out by adverse vote. ^'^t%

mmt
The proposition to amend the bill was voted down by a large
majority.
Vulnerable point = Weak point ; the point that would suffer by attack.

The vulnerable point of the senator's character is his want of

decision.

w.
Wager (or wagering) p3licy=A policy maJe wlieu tlie insnreil hAs
 .

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no insiirable interest. m^^M'^^mi^mWk^^^r LXmr.

Waiting for dead men' s shoes - Looking for legacies. jS^ i^ ^^ k

Mr. H. says he is tired of ivaitingfor dead men's slioes

Wait on or upon, to = 1. To perform service for. 2. To visit for

business or for ceremony. 3. To follow; to await. (— ) |/rf^

tn (H) licf^s.. \icms.. iicHiv-xmi^r

1. John ivaits on the governor with great propriety. 2. I ivcnted
upon him with a letter of introduction. 3. Ruin, both of fortune
and character, ivaits on idleness and dissipation.
Wake of, in the - In the train of immediately after. (D^-t iE^ X ,
;

"Whatever a party-leader does, some will follow in his wake.

Wake up the wrong passenger, to = To be mistaken in a man; to
catch a Tartar, (s). AkM.Wx'^^* ^i[C^.6 At'^^. ^fJ^

When France attacked Prussia she found she had waked up tJie

wrong passenger.
Walk by faith, to = To live trusting Jesus Christ as a teacher and
Savior. mi'^'^m^nkittXm'C^t
The Bible is given to us, to persuade us to ivalk hy faith.
Walk in = To go in to enter, as a house. Ji^A<5 » 51 <S
; A
Good morning, Mr. E., will you walk in ?
Walk into, to=To enter upon vigorously; to attack; to give a scold-
ing to ; to eat heartily of. (s). KMWt ^ 5: 15: L" » i: P^ .1 1

The hungry man walked into the dinner.

Walking-papers = Papers containing an order to depart; dismissal.

The young man, who was paying his addresses to the young lady,
has received his walking-pojoers.
Walk or make off with, to=To depart, taking something wrongfully.
tmoX7^l)^'6
The thief entered the hall and ivalked off with two overcoats.
Walk over the omse, to = To obtain an easy triumph. ^^(/Ci^fJ
 WAR C50n

The candidate for <:jovernor walked over tTw course.

Walk the chalk, to = To be dismissed ; to be turned away. is). H^.

unfaithful to his master's interests and had to walk the

He was
clialk.
the water and be
Walk the plank, to = To walk off the plank into
drowned fi^nnativelv, to vacate an office by compulsion.
;
^^

The pirates captured the ship, and made their captives walk the

2'>lank.

War department = That department of a government which takes

cliar^'e of all matters pertaining to war. WW-'^^ W-W^
Ward off, to=To repel; to turn aside, as any thing mischievous that
approaches. ilE <*» j^Of^i
The city of Memphis has been attempting to ivard of the yellow
fever, by making a better system of drainage.

Warehousing system = An arrangement for lodging imported articles

until they
in the customhouse stores, witliout payment of duties,
are taken out of home consumption. ^Awt^M^'MM^'^M

Warm as tcast = Very warm. ^/^ ^ ^^t^ ^ 6

Get your feet ivarm as toast before you go to bed.

Warm reception, tD give a = 1. To give a cordial welcome. 2. To

defend one's self, with a hot fire, from an enemy. (— ) ^M <

rmt. Wimto CI) aL<ffi<'

1. If you will visit us, we will give you a war in recejjtion. 2. They
give the enemy a icarm reception.

Warrant of attorney = Written authority given by one person to

another to do some act for him. gft^
Warrant ycu, I'll = I speak with assurance ; there is no doubt, ^jj^

He will come. Til icarrant you.

War to the knife = An unyielding, merciless contest. gii^» MM*
 C5023 WAT
The two factions of the liberal party have declared icar to the
knife.

Washings One broker arranging with another to bny a certain stock

when he ofifers it for sale. The bargain is fictitious, and the
effect, when not detected, is to keep it quoted, and
if the plotte s

buy and sell the stock to a high figure, to afford a basis for bona
fide sales. fijiH Af^J-±^P4!(/Zl^lt -i^^'-^lgfliflO^El (^t*^.^

Wash one's hand of, to = To withdraw from Gltogether; to repudiate.

He has luashed hishands of the liquor business.

Waste land = Any tract of surface not in a state of cultivation, and

producing little or no useful herbage or wood. ^/iriZ^illl* ^^

Watch and ward = The charge or care of certain officers, to keep a
watch by night and a gu ird by day, for the preservation of tho
public peace. '^^7)^^'^]
The border tjwns were commanded, by the Govern'-r
oflicers of the

and Council, to keep u-atch and ward, against Indian attacks.

Watch and watch = An arrangement by which the watches are
alternated every other four hours, fil^^flilti^ it^f^ f ^ # ^
Watch and loatch is distinguished from keeping all hands on
deck, during one or more watches.
Watch over, to = To be cautiously observant of; to carefully guard.

In the East, the shepherd luatches over his flock.

Water a stock, to = To increase the nominal capital of a company,

by issuing new shires. f^'g<7)^:^M^^^H k'Cn^i-^ ^ ^ ^'^M

That railroad company has ivatered its stock.

Water privilege - The advantage of a water-fall in streams sufficient

to raise water for driving water wheels, or a place affording such
advantage. 7Kfiffl^-^*^l^i. UlyKti^M^^fi^t ^^^B. 7K^ii

Water-proof -Impervious to water; resisting action of water. tJcO

Tho stage driver has a water-proof coat.

 WEA [503]

Way of thinkings Opinion; belief. ^.M.^ Piiff, P)rM.

Accordiug to some persons' icay oftliinking, women ought to have
the privilege of voting.
Ways and means = 1. Methods; resources; facilities. 2. In legisla-
tion, Moans for raising money; resources for revenue. {—) 'ff
ii. mi. ij^. nuo (=.) mi^^^wM. mm-ciikAkm6<D
m
1. Such an expenditure, for tlie mere luxury of housekeeping,
would not be consistent with their modest ivcifjs and means. 2.
The committee of tvaijs and means is one of the most important,
in a legislative assembly.
Ways of God=The methods of God's government, or his works J;
^•^^iS, ~:Km. '^itcopfri^
The ways of God are sometimes mysterious.
Way the wind bbws, the = What is popular or expedient. ^^ i $
Some persons do not express an opinion on a subject, till they
learn which waij the loind blows.

Weak side- The side or aspect of a person's character or disposition

by which he is most easily affected or influenced; weakness;
infirmity. mH. WiH^^ i^^ ^^^.M^-^mr 6 PJi^^l b ^^^.
mm
His iceaJc side is vanity.

Wear and tear = The loss by wearing, as of machinery in use; the

loss or injury to which any thing is subject by use, accideuti
and the like. mM'^. i%^. fflll
In our manufacturing business, the ivear and tear causes conside a-

ble expense.
Wear away, to = To diminish gradually. J:^ < i^-{f Ltr» Jritf^

The water icear aicay the rock.

Weai cfi, to = l. To diminish or remove by continued use, or by
slow decay. 2. To pass away by slow degrees. (— ) ^,^-^^

1. The nap of your coat is u'orn off. 2. The follies of youth

icear ojf with age.
Wear one's heart upon one's sleeve, to -To be artless, frank, warm-
hearted, confiding. f^'#, £ M< » Il.t> h ^t>r. 2^lt l^ L X^
 [504] WEE

Mr. F. wear Ms heart upon his sleeve.

Wear out, to=l. To render usoL ss by mncli servica. 2. To waste
the strength of. (-) ^i^l>m^XZ>m^ TLt . mmto (H)

1. The Child has icorn out his clothes ; will jou {^ot liim another
suit? 2. To ivear out the constitution. The soldier is u-orn out.
Wear the willow, to — Said of a lover forsaken of, or having lost
the person beloved. -9;^ '^'£/ 'r g^» 1^ A ^ L ^ fcof <
{i<t>
Wear well, to =1. To be durable, lasting. 2. To endure the t( s!;,
of time and use. (-) ^ < |^ < ^ y\^ iiCig^, ^ < ^ ^o i^^)

1. The overcoat which John bought four years ago wears well. 2.
My. f)ieud the lawj-er icears well.
Weather a paint, to = l. Togiin a point towards the wind, as a
ship. 2. To gain any thing against opposition. (— ) i^|:^
tTiitj-o (-) Ixl/Ltcl^ufprntllr
1. The ship has tceathered a point in her course to-day. 2. This
party weathered a point in the debate on the currency.
Weather the storm, to = To successfully resist and overcome a mis-
fortune ; to bear up against adversity. filr^LJl^tr* ^iM(/C

The panic in the money market so affects the raerch;jnt, that he

finds it difficult to pay his bills; but he will iveatlter the storm.
Wedded to an opinion = Very positive and tenacious in a belief;
unwilling to yield one's opinion.
M { ^f\\t 'nM b XWlij^r ^ U
The man is so tvedded to his opinion against public schools, that ho
will not suffer his children to attend them.

Wedding— golden, silver, tin, etc. = The celebration of certain mar-

riage anniversaries of a married pair.
^f§tX i. b t^W'^^M
wedding (^-JtS^ OJlff Oil/^^^ ^ if HC If ^ k mtt.
gok\en....n^'\'^Biir.X±^^^tf^ b » diamond. ... ^l^i*
^^KX^m^t^b ^ wooden.... HtS^ @ KX^^COT^^m
/), ii^....n'\'^U\ir.Xmitmb, crystal....il-f-Slfigit
xmu^T^kmH,<Dtt
Weed out, to=To remove as useless or hurtful ; to sort out. ^^|^
 )

WEL F505)

The police officers are iceeding out tlie unlicensed liquor sellers.

The war department is iceeding out some of the clerks, because

there are too many.

Weekly tenants A tenant paying rent by the week, and liable to

removal on a week's notice, ^il r itiX'^n'^iVi t tilU O ^— jl

Weigh anchor, to — To raise the anchor and depart. ^t±.l^fX.]i\

The ship weicjhed ancJior at 8 o'clock.

Weigh down, to =1. To overbalance. 2. To burden heavily. (—

nils, Mt
1. A ball of lead will lueigh doivn an equal bulk of feathers. 2.

Abraham Lincoln was iceicjhed doicn with the cares of government,

daring the civil war.

Weighed in the balance, and found wanting, to be=To be tried or

tested, and found insufficient, unsatisfactory, unfit and the like.

There are a few characters which have been weighed in the balance
and have nrt been/o?mf? icantivg. Benedict Arnold, the traitor,
was iceighed in the lalance, and found zfan^m^/ ( = tested, and found
wanting in patriotism).

Weigh on one's mind, to = To bear heavily; to press hard on the

mind. ^t.il. t'^Lts, ^'k\^4lt
His financial troubles iveigh on his mind.

Welcome to, to be = To be free to have or enjoy gratuitously. ^1$.

You are icdcome to the use of my library.

Well enough = 1. Well or good in a moderate degree. 2. So as to

give satisfaction or so as to require no alteration ; sufficiently

well. {-) PI^IH^^^. P^^J:to (-) fal^t^rjTr/xIgr*

1. How did you like the concert ? Oh! it was weU enough. 2.
How does his work please you ? It is done ivell enough. I know
your taste iceU enough to be certain, that you will enjoy the
concert.
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Well fcunded^ Having a good foundation ;
just; reasonable; proper.

tJl'iiW-S. mmh6. jE't7X6

We have a ivell-foimded suspicion of those who flatter us. ( = Th9
suspicion we have of flatterers is just).
Well-nigh = Almost ; nearly. ^ :£.*

The mother was icell-nigh broken-hearted, when she heard of the

death of her son.
Well-regulated = Orderly; methodical ; disciplined, fkl^h 6 » 115'J

A ivdl-regulated household is essential to domestic comfort.

Well to do, to be. Well cflf, to be = To have a comfortable property,
to be prospered.
Wffi (/^ ^ t» ^ b ^ fM
Miss. A. has married a man who is ivell to do. I am told that Mr,
E. has become well offhj the rise in real estate.
Well up = l. Considerably up or above, as of the mouth of a river.
2. In a commendable or praiseworthy degree of proficiency.
(-) X5' Y±xmr.o (n) m^^WMLx
The village was not at the mouth of the river, but ivell up^
1.

beyond the incursions of pirates. 2. John is ivell vp in the

ancient languages, but is behind in mathematics.
Well-Wwrn = Much impaired by use. M^^bfZ6
The captain's coat is ivell-ivorn.
Were I or it = If I or it were. iM^-%^i^^)^ L ^
^ • • • • /> ^^
Were it pleasant weather, I would stroll in the woods this morning.
Were /disengaged, I would accompany you to the depot.
Wet as a drowned rat = Wet to the skin and dripping. 'Mi'^M*'^^'^

Her spitz dog fell into the water, and after some time was taken
out, tvet as a drowned rat.
Wet blanket = Something which disappoints and discourages a
person in his purpose, or pursuit. 9^1:^ < ^CO^ %%k^
,
The refusal of several rich men to give any thing in aid of est-
ablishing a free public library, threw a icet hlanlcet on the project.
He is a wet hlanlcet in any company, by his ui so ;iableness.
Wet one's whistle, to = To drink. fX\%t
They stopped at the saloon, to icet their ivlmtJes.
Wed will givea good account ofthem= We will give them a goop
 WHA C507:

^mln^^^^.x^n^fr^x^t,^, #:#r.Er>^
drubbing,
hbx-?'hM^±of^m)
If they come, see if zve do not give a good account of them.
Whack away, to = To continue striking heavy blows. tTi®it Xt> ^
itrmt ^

He is ivliachivg aivay yet, at that knotty log.

Whacking = Large ; fine ; strong. :^ 7l 5 . ?S § , -^^ y^ ^
That's a ivhacldng lie. A lohaclc'uig lump of gold.
What. . . .what (followed by a preposition — as with, by, through) =
In part; partly. -^U^X . -nVJX , m^n^-.^^^n
What ivith the high price of proyisions, and what with occasional
sickness, the family found
it very difficult to live on their income.

What by bribes, and what by extortions, he made enormous sums

of money.
What if = What will be the matter if; what will be the result if. ^
L ^ ^li'^DlnT^r, ^L -tf td'^Pfpre-^
I do not like to have you go out on tliewater. What if a storm
should come up ?

What is that to = How does that concern? liZMXi^lii^h ^/ti^» Bt

The river was closed by ice yesterday, but ivhat is that to me?
What is the reason .' = Why ? >(pi^
What is the reason John was not at school yesterday.
WT'hat it will fetch or bring = The sum for which it can be sold. ^
coMri6±m. mio\iizxt^n6i^\fcom
Mr. C. was about to leave town, and was obliged to sell his horse
and carriage, for ivhat they icould fetch.
What not = A miscellany ; a variety— used indefinitely. ^^CO^CO^

He sells clothing, boots and shoes, ancZ ivhat not.

What-not = A stand of shelves for books, ornaments, and the like.

I have a ivhat-not in my room.

V/hai's the matter = What's the trouble, difficulty, etc. ^pfpj t /'^ 6

You are very silent ; rvhat is the matter with you ?

What thGUgh = l. Even granting that. 2. What though the fact

QV Cdbe is so? What does ifc matter though. (—*) j^^ je
 C50&-:, WHI

1. TF/^ai though the climate be delightful ; that can not make it a

desirable place to live in, if the inhabitants are savage. 2. What
though none live my innocence to tell. I keep but three men,
but what though ?
What to do with = What use to make of; how to dispose of; how to
employ. ^^nHI/ct" -^ § *^» Jr^Pfpir^Mrt"-^ t *^
Since school clohed, the child does not know luhat to do icith him-
self.

Wheel about, to- To change to the opposite direction. [^ % f:^^»

As the farmer w g driving to the city, he met a man who wished to

visit his farm, whereupon he ivheeled about and drove home again.
Where the shoe pinches = Where the trouble, difficulty, etc. is. -(dJ^

ii-^'BL^'^^. iol<mWh6-^^-. mm^^^^PJr. ^'ILtt^PJ^

I know ivhere the shoe pinches with you ( = what you are in trouble
about).
While away time, to=To cause the time to pass without irksomeness
or disgust to spend the time.
; ^^^ i: li^^'r K^t ^ iM '5 » ^^k

The man waiting for the train at the depot ivhiled aivay the time,
by reading a novel.
Whip in,to=:To drive in, as hounds in a hunt, hence, to collect in —
and keep from scattering, as members of a legislative body, party
etc. mx>msMl%-^^hL\siM-K'^€k). U)^xWi-^^h

Many members of the party were disinclined to vote for the can-
ditate for representative, but the party leaders are whipping them
in.

Whip the devil round the stump, to = To make false excuses to

one's self and others, for doing what one like to do a thing
;

indirectly. (s). afLc^;g^ t 5 i^:^$^^XSflIit^(i^ ©a"

Whisper about, to = To circulate as a report, secretly and cautiously.

It is whispered about that one of cabinet ministers will resign next

month.
 WHO [509]

Whisper against, to = To plot against secretly; to devise miscliief

no-ainst. ^ B^^^)£m^> KfMU.t
"All that hate me whisper together against me.*' [Psalms XLI.7]
Whisper in the ear, to— To inform gently and cautiously, ^t^^^
The valet ivMspered in tJie king's ear, that one of his courtiers was
treacherous.
White as a sheet = Very pale pallid. !^ T ; # W&
She fainted away, from extreme weakness, and turned ivMte as a
sJieef,

White lie, a = An evasion ; a falsehood which seems harmless and

pardonable. ji^, IgtlUK UmKLXiS^t^n ^m (m^^

I told the burglar a ivJiite lie about my money.

White-livered= Cowardly; pusillanimous, (s). ^'\^1t6^ |f.^^ 5
Several ichite-livered fellows ran away at the beginning of the battle.
White of an egg— The albumen, or pellucid viscous fluid which
surrounds the yolk. ^|^, I^PZ)^^
Whitewash, to = 1. To clear from debt by means of the insolvent
act, or by compromise. 2. To exculpate from blame by undue
favor or leniency to soften or gloss over a fault. (5). (—
;
*) ^
i\mb Lx-^nm±tmnmmLx^m^mito (-)iPiaj:

_
1. There goes a ivliiteivasTied man. 2. The committee brought
in a loMiewasliing report, in the case of the senator who was
charged with bribery.
Whole blood = Relationship through both father and mother; blood
which is derived from the sanne couple of ancestors.
^^ ^ [^
fc < 1 6M1JM. ^mt^mtmo-^ii-^ h com
Brothers and sisters are said to be of the tvhole blood if they have
the same father and mother.
Wholesale price = Price of things by the piece or quantity, "^^jt^
Wholesale store = A store in which goods are sold by the piece, or in
large quantities. "^^0, fplM
Whole team = Complete in itself; powerful; able, etc. (5). ^'fylb

He is the leader of his party ; he's a ivJiole team.

Whopping = Very great ; big. {s). ^7ci^7j: ^
 rsiQ- ^™
He gave me a whopping apple.
Wide apart = Far from each other ; widely separated. ^t-tlk'^X »

The homes of the father and the son, one of tvhom lives in Ame-
rica, and the other in China, are wide apart.

Wide of = Far from. 5: ^ ^ it L

The statement of the witness was wide of the truth.

Wide of the mark = Incorrect; erroneous remote from ; the truth. jE

Your guess about the reason of my late arrival last night, is quite

ivide of tlie mark.

Wield the scepter, to = To exercise royal authority; to govern with
supreme command. 3E £' » Wt'latH W^
Queen Elizabeth ivielded the scepter forty-five years.
Wife's equity = The equitable right of a wife to have settled upon
her and her children a suitable provision out of her estate
whenever the husband can nDt obtain it without the aid of a
court of equity. ^^^'^tlOH-hrS^^t 6 i^CT^tlfiJ^ i ^^^it

Wild fowl = Wild birds; untamed fowls, especially such as are hunted
as game. Ifj^
Wild land = Land not cultivated, or in a state that renders it unfit to

be cultivated ; land unoccupied. ^kf^MW.^ $^ ^ M» ^^i7jM»

Will do == Will answer the purpose ; will suflSce. P^'^l/r.^^^ L» K

you can not pay me to-day, next week ivill do.
If

Wind and weather permitting = If the weather do not prevent. ^

The vessel will sail for San Francisco on Wednesday, wiiid and
weather permitting.
Wind a ship, to = To turn it end for end, so that the wind strike it

on the opposite sid j. |Q CO :^ |m] 5: i^ f

The captain gave orders to wind t/ie ship.

Wind up, to=^l. To put in a state of renewed motion. 2. To bring

to a close; to conclude. (-) ri<o (H) J^-S* '^^Ji\ mB
 WIT tSll]

1. Some clocks must be luound up daily, and others weekly. 2

The senator wound up his speech by a quotation from one of the
poets. The insurance company became embarrassed, and uvund
tip business. I will wiJid up my affairs here before T return to
China.
Wink at, to = To tolerate something which is improper or wrong by
purposely failing to notice it ; to pretend not to see. ^^^Mi
The assistant teacher winked at the frequent tardiness of one of
the scholars, who lived at a great distance from school.
\^' laurels, to=To gain honor; to surpass others; to become
distinguished, nmmtm. #^if r
Mr. Darwin, the naturalist, has won laurels in the scientific world.

Win one's spurs, to = To obtain position or fame by one's exertions

or merits. 'KtitUXiiLiiL^n^mtm^^ SdCD^iad^J:
l)X±M't
The young lieutenant has icon his spurs early.
Win one's way, to=To advance to some desired end by steady
industry. ^-:/j L ^ jl^PJ^S » ^Lf#
Lawyer Blank has at length won his way to the head of his profes-
sion.

Win over, to=To persuade to change sides or opinions. ^Wt>^

The political speech of the senator won over many to the democratic
party.
Wipe off old scores, to=To pay long-standing debts, ^g < M^\^6
The man who moved West was in town to-day, iviping ojf old scores.
Vvipe out, to = To efface; to obliterate. ^\'t^t ^ i^^t
The defaulter can not loipe out the shame of his dishonest transac-
tion.

With a bad grace = With behavior indecent and unbecoming, ^f;^^

r. :^4mz. ^^KC. M^.®r ('t^± < ©^il-)» Ar^'tfei:^

Mr. A. declined Mr. B's invitation to dinner with a had grace.

With a high land==In an overbearing or oppressive manner; tyran-
nically. ilf'Jfi-Jl'^» #ltr
Kings have sometimes ruled their people ivith a high Juind,
 csi2:i .__.5I?
With an eye or view, to = Having reference to; intending or pur-

posing. 1^:^-5 jlio ()^. 5:0H<i£LX, com-^KX, 5::^^

He constructed his house loith an eye to architectural beauty. On

his return from the Pacific coast, he stopped in Colorado loith a
view to some investment in silver mines.
With closed doors = None being admitted; in secret; by one's self.

The senate had a session to-day ivlth dosed doors.

With dry eyes = Without weeping; unaffected. ^ij^TK^ MMM
Few persons can look upon the execution of a murderer, with dnj
eyes.

With good grace = With behavior considered as decent and'becoming.

The boy was not very much in the wrong, and his reprimand was
too severe but he took it with good grace.
;

With heart and soul = Heartily; earnestly. >t^t>h^ i^'d*^* ^^

The merchant entered into the project of establishing a new bank
tvith heart and soul.

Witlun an ace of = Almost very nearly. ^\ \[cM t X

; ^
I was icitldn an ace of drowning.
Within bounds = Not beyond due limits not extravagantly, ; jg^^)
ps^p^i^. m^km--rLx. ^m^n.hrLx^
The farmer made a very high fence, and thus kept his cattle witlun

hounds. It is speaking ivitUn hounds to say that two inches of

water fell last night.

Within call = Near enough to be summoned to come. tS § #-^ # »

His regular physician is not within call.

Within doors = In the house. ^f^K
The illness of the consul keeps him loithin doors.
Within hearings Within the distance at which sound may be heard.

He lives luithin hearing of the waves of the sea.

Within range of =1. Within the compass, reach, scope, command
of. 2. Within the horizontal distance to which a shot is ear-
 WIT CSl^ J

riecl. (-) ©MK^^r, (D2k:^m^o (-0 c^5f^R iW^^B

1. Aknowledge of the future, is not zuithin the range of unassisted
human faculties. 2. We were not harmed, for we were not
ivitJmi the range of the enemy's batteries.
Within reach ^ Able to be obtained, fi ^, ^ -< § . 'Bi^M l^
The trial of the bank robber was postponed, because one of the
important witnesses was not within reach.
Within the bounds of possibility = Possible (an emphatic expression).

The physician said that it was not within ilie bounds of possibility,
that the paralytic should recover.
With might and main = With the utmost strength or exertion. @;^,

He ran home with all his might and main.

With one accord = Agreeing in opinion or action ; unitedly, —^^l^
X
News came that the soldiers were returning from the war, and
ivillt one accord the citizens welcomed them.
With one consent = Unitedly ; in agreement. — IrI,
— J^ LX
With one consent the children started to spend the holiday in the
woods.
With one's eyes open=l. Knowing all the circumstances or conse-
quences (generally used in an unfavorable sense). 2. Observant;
vigilant. (-) J^mC^^^ti^^h. ^ O ^o
/> (-) i < LX as
1. He purchased an interest in the manufacturing company which
is embarrassed, and did it with his eyes open. 2. He traveled
through Europe with his eyes open ( = He made the tour of
Europe, and was an observant traveler).
With one's eyes shut = Not observing or knowing ; ignorantly. ^'^^

He must have purchased that railroad stock with his eyes shut; for

it is well-nigh worthless.
With or by one's favor = With leave; by permission. f^V^WfX^
tn^X
We sometimes see, on the envelope of a letter, ^' By favor of Mr.
A." (that is, of the gentleman who conveys the letter).
With one voic3 = United in opinion or vote. ^P IpJ'if (/^l » -^1p]^^
 C514] WIT

^<
The people were requested to vote upon the question of repairing

the highway, and ivith one voice they voted to repair it.

Without a parallel = Unequaled ; having nothing like it. H23i -1 5»

The rapid travel of the present day is uiihout a parallel.

Without ceremony =: Informally; unostentatiously. %'^xlllCX^ fMM

The neighbors called upon the new comer without ceremojiy.

Without day (L. /Sine die) = "Without the appointment of a day to

appear or assemble again ; finally dismissed. ^v^I^i^ T» H^"

Congress has adjourned ivithout day.

Without exception=No one (perso- or thing) being excepted;
universally. [^5?l^^iJ7x < , ^. . , MkX. WtH^^, Uhr
. The teacher required an excuse of every pupil, ivithout exception,

who was absent the previous day.

Witout fail :^ Unfailingly; positively; absolutely. Jlt^^tZ:* ^^71.

Come to dine with us, without fail.

V/ithout limit = Unlimited unbounded. ; ^b%i

The space in the heavens above us is without limit.

Without measure = Immoderately ; excessively. Jf ^^ fC » |^ 1^ K

The snow falls in the Himalaya ivithout measure.
—
Without recourse Words sometimes added to the indorsement of a
negotiable instrument, to protect the indorser from liability to
the indorsee and subsequent holders. ll^^T^±C7)^ft' ^ ^^

Without reserve = Freely and fully; without restraint. -h^((C:» M

m^<^ ^i
"^^^ ^'^
He told me his plans without reserve.

"Without stint = Without limit or restraint. fOP^Jit < , <aK J /) ^<

Bv f^oiug to the woods chestnuts may be had without stint.
With rapid strides = Eapidly. ^}^^ r
Afier three score and ten years, old age advances ivith rapid strides.

With the best intentions = In kindness ; meaning well. ^Mk^X^

 won csis!)

In Lis ignorance the boy pointed the traveler to the wrong road,
but he did it icith the best inteiitions.

With the exception of ^^^ Except; excepting. |:H!^V^X» k\^^Vt.

LX
With the excei^tion of one point, the horse is admirably adapted to
the postman's use.
With = A t sunrise very early.
the lark ; O tH ^ tR r » ffj ic :^c M. <
John Quincy Adams was accustomed to be up ivith the lark, and
take a bath in the Potomac before breakfast.
With this understandings With this agreement; provided that, it
'
m^'^-cx. ^'t 7j;cpLi^a\ rcotL^^i(m^ax
I will come, u-ith this understanding, that I
not to be detained, am
W^ood up, to = To take on wood; to get supplies of wood for; (ms the
steam-engine of a railroad or steamboat.) (s). t^^/{vj'l:fj"tr»

Many railroads in New England use wood for their engines, and
their trains stop at certain places to tvood up.
Word for word- In the exact words. ^^'^X^ 'X^Mh \^
The orator delivered the speech he had written word for word.
Word of honor = x\ promise the violation of which would dishonor
the person. ^ ii^^M K is^HX Cj #.t)tf . ^^.^
He gave me his icord of honor, that he would attend to my business
on arriving at the city.

Work a passage, to = To pay for passage by work instead of money.

mn^^iX')iicm^xaxMmmkms.. mnk^xi±m^xms.
He tcorJced [his passage, by serving as clerk, from New York to-

Shanghai.
Work against, to = To hinder; to oppose, k^jj (*^ Kt^irit
This newspaper is ivorlcing against the re-election of Senator D.
Work at, to = To be employed or engaged upon. llC^^f'
He ivorks at harness-making.
Work at arm's length, to = To work awkwardly or disadvantageously.

In picking the apples which grew upon the ends of the branches,
he was obliged to ^6'or^• at arm's length.

Working accounts The statement of expenses incurred in carrying

on a business, or in managing the affairs of a corporation. ^
 f5ie5 WOR

The ivorking account of the China Fire Insurance Company for

1879 showed a balance at credit of over $ 152,000.
Working towards = Tending to producing slowly. \IC%lSr^
;
kWli

Matters are loorUng totoarrls a change of teachers in the school.

Work into, to = To cause to make way, or insinuate into, dri^i] h L

^mvjx tm^
He ivorlced himself into the favor of the head of his department in
tlie custom house.
Work off, to = To remove gradually. 5:l^4'r^#*3. iiWt^^^
Beer ivories o^ impurities in fermenting.
He went into the garden, and ivorked off his anger ( = by work his

anger was gradually removed).

Work one's way, to = To advance or succeed by toilsome e£forts. ^
The lawyer ivorked his loay to his profession ( = succeeded in

entering his profession).

Work out, to = l. To effect by labor. 2. To solve, as a problem.

2. To exhaust by working. (—) /j^ L jE <% Wl^X'^fo (H)

p<[Fp^m^]o (H) i^o.^< t. m.Lm<t
1. That man has ivorked out the debt he owed me. 2. Have you
t^-ori^efZ oMi those problems in arithmetic? 3. The silver mines
of Nevada are not ivorked out.

Work round, to = To come rouud, or change, slowly and with effort.

He has been much embarrassed in business, but matters are

working round, so that he is more at ease.

Work to windward, to -To sail or ply against the wind; to beat.

Wemade very slow progress, for we had to work to windward.

Work up, to = l. To excite. 2. To exhaust, as materials in manu-
facture. (-) ttnt. M^t. m.mic^^^to i^) sl^<
1. Their anger was lorought up to a high pitch. Mrs. A. was
very much worked up, because she did not receive an invitation
to Miss. E's wedding. 2. They have worked up all the wool
 ,

WOtT CSITI

which you carried to the factory.

Work upon, to = To arouse; to excite; to influence, ^^f^ Wi^^

t. mmt
Mr. A's feelings were very much loroucjlit upon by the accounts of
the famine in India.
World's end = The end or most distant part of the world. ##©^^5
His wife would follow him to the ivorlcTs end.

World without end = Eternally. ^^7lciiJ}. m'MliC

The Christian hopes to praise and serve Jesus in world
tuithont end.

Worm one's self into, to -To enter gradually by arts and insinua-
tions, mit^iic i[cMbA6, i^m^x ^Wt6k^t.
:^K tM^
It is only a person of low mind that will worm himself into the
favor of others.
Worm out, to = To effect by slow and cautious methods; to elicit; to
ascertain. ^^ij^KM^J. BlIC^\'dit. Bt^H^MO^^^
I shall luorra the secret out of him.
Worse for wear, the=Impaired by use. |^^©:^lt^fcX, MM
bX
The tramp's clothes were the worse for ivear.
Worth its weight in gold == Very valuable or useful. \f^ )£1MM^ -5

The new steam fire-engine is worth its weight in gold.

V/orth while = Worth the time or pains or .expense, etc., which it

requires. EPIgl)^, ^S^fp^6, W^Z-^Kh b ^ Z> ^ ^

It is loorth while to have a good education.
Would-be = Desiring or professing to be; pretendiog to be. Q ^»

The would-be poet has a production in the new^spaper. There is a

French song about a would-be traveler who longed to visit
Carcassonne, but never got there.
Would rather ; Had rather =- Prefer to ; chose to. ^:^ hWiT
" I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of tlie Lord, than
dwell in the tents of wickedness." [Psalms] "Will you go with me
to the concert to-night ? I ivould rather go to the lecture.
Would that = I wish that, hb tiiL.-m^^mS.m^ ^ ^^l^\^
 t5183 WRY ^

Would that I were young again.

Wound the feelings, to = To hurt the feelings; to cause to suffer in
feeling. |t 'jf 1: $ $ L t?
fS < . -Il> i: 'If ^

The son wounded tliefathersfedings, by his ingratitude.

V/rap up, to=To cover by fokliug or winding to envelope. ; ^^
In New England, in the winter, people ride ivropped up m warm
garments.
Wrapped up in, to be = 1. To be absorbed in. 2. To be entirely
dependent on. (— ) [rUJlXi-^h^. [Z.-HM:^>to (— ) l^'Itt

1. He is iL-raijped up in his music. 2. All her happiness was

wrapped up in her husband.
Wrappad up in ons's S3lf= Intensely selfish, i^^ t < il^6^I ^5 »

It is very disagreeable to see a person tvrapped up in himself.

Wringing-wet == So wet that water can be wrung out. Vff z> \% €Wi^

When he came in from school, his stockings were wringing-weL

Write in cipher, to — To use a private alphabet in writing, in order to
keep the message secret. Ifg f^ [^ T < #
In time of war it is common for the ofHcers to lurite to the govern-
ment in cipher.

Written laws = Statutes, as contradistinguished from unwritten or

common law. J55c3^f$
Wrong side out Inside out.
--=
H ^ ^*: LX. p3 ^ ^I^ r. » ^ ^
I: it LX
The child put on his stockings lorong side out.
Wrong sow by the ear, to have or get the = To do the wrong or
unwise thing; especially, to come off second best in an encount-
er which one has himself provoked. ^Itl: ^ t ^ jSi*^'2: 5^
When he tried to beat me, he found he had the lurong soic htj ths

ear. >

Wry face = Distortion of the countenance indicating impatience or

discomfort. !g^|| iM^^^ ^ ItLn^G'^^^n^' 6 )

The grapes at dinner were so sour that they caused him to make
an wry face.
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Y.

Year after year = One year after another ; many years. ^ fy » ^^

The two neighbors regularly journeyed to the mountains, in com-
pany, year after year.
Yearn for or towards, to = To be filled with a longing desires for.
^m.^-^m^-n.h. -^i^-^lx ^m,^
The exile yearns for his native land.
Year of grace = The first year of the Christian era; Anno Domini
A. D. MMi^lt
Years of discretion = The age of sound judgment. ^VA^ f)
, .EJltX

We must not expect too much of the young, before they arrive at

years of discretion.
Yellow Jack = The yellow fever, (s). ^#-'^
The second year of his residing in the West Indies, Yellow Jaclt

got hold of him.

Yield to, to=To comply with ; to give way to ; not to oppose ; to give
place to, as inferior in rank or excellence, ^tf^^, I'^I^,^^*
K-M^. rK-r. KUf
If I yield to your wishes, you must respect my feelings. Old
to new customs ai\d fashions.
people don't yield readily Tliere
was a long struggle between the two scholars, before it was
decided which must yield to the other. One very warm day,
"when it was difficult to study, the boy yielded to the temptation to
stay away from school and go swimming.
Yield up, to = To give up, as something claimed or demanded; to
surrender ; to relinquish. 1^Mt ^ ^\W.t >. M^^O
He recognized the justice of my claim, and yielded up the land to
me.
Yield up the ghost or the breath, to=To die ; to expire. ^^» S
*'
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the
ghost."
—
Your humble or obedient servant Phrase of civility, used more
especially in closing a letter and expressing the willingness of
r52o:i YOU
the writer to do service to the person addressed. ftT^^tSc^M
 INDEX. a:i

INDEX.
A. PAGE PAGE
Afar off 135 All hollow, to bent 38
PAGE
About to be
Afflicted societies 6 Almighty dollar 12
to, 2
Afford it, to 6 Along of 12
Aboveall 2
Afore the mast 6 Along shore 12
Above all praise 2
Above-board 2
Afraid of one's own Along-side 12
shadow 6 Along with 12
Above par 2
After all 7 Alter one's coarse, to ..12
Above work, to be, {or
to feel) 2
After one's fancy 7 Amend honorable 13
After one's heart, to Amicable action 13
Absent-minded 2
be
Absquatulate, to 7 Ancillary administra-
2
After, to be 7 tion 14
Abstract idea 2
Against the collar 7 And all 14
Abstract of title 2
Against the stream 7 And so forth 14
Abstract terms ( or
Against the time 7 Anglo-American 14
words) 3
Against time, to run ...384 Animal kinjjdom It
Accept service, to 3
Age of discretion 7 Animated nature 14
Accessary after the fact 3
Age of man 7 Answer the bell {or
Accessary before the
Agree with, to 8 door), to 14
fact 3
Alas the day 9 Answer the demand
Accommodation bill
Alive to, to be 9 (or purpose), to 15
{or note) 3
Accommodation coach
Ail-abroad 9 Anyone 15
All about 9 Anything but 15
or train 3
AH agog 9 Apart from 15
According to 3
All along 9 Apiece 15
According to all ac-
All around 11 Apostolical succession. ..16
counts 3 All at once 9 Apostolic vicar 16
According to reasona-
All but 10 Apple of discord 16
ble expectation 3
All hands 10 Api)le-pie order 16
According to rule 3 All for the best
Accord with, to 4
10 Apply the mind to, to ...42
All fours, to go on 172 Apt to 16
Account current 4
Allied to
Account of, on 314
10 Argue in a circle, to ...372
All in all, to be 10 Argus-eyed 17
Acknowledge the corn,
to ; 4
All in a pucker 10 Armed at all points 17
Acknowledgment
All intents and pur- Armed force 17
money
poses, to 475 Armed neutrality 17
4
Acquiesced in 4
All in the world 10 Armed ship 17
All manner 10 Armed to the teeth 17
Acquire currency, to ... 4
All manner of ways 10, 205 Armed with patience ...17
Act from {or on) prin- All one 10 Arm of the law, the ...461
ciple, to 4 All in one's eye 10 Arms of Morpheus, in
Actir.g secretary 4 All one's born days 10 the 225
Active commerce 4 Allotment system 10 Arrange in a series, to. ..17
Act of God 4 All over ... 11 Arrest of judgment 18
Act up to, to 4 All over with one, to Arrive at, to 18
Active capital 5 be 11 Arrive at the truth, to 155
Adam's ale 5 All round 11 Art and part 18
Add fuel to the flame, All sorts and kinds, of 309 Articles of impeach-
to 5 All that 11 ment 18
Addicted to 5 All the better 11,26 Artillery park 18
Administration with All the day long II Artillery train 18
the will annexed 5 All the go 11 Arts of design 18
Admit of, to 5 All the rage, to be As far
11 22
Advanced in life [or All the same 11 As far as 18
years), far 135 All the while 11 As follows 18
Advance sheets 6 All the world over ll As good as 19
Adversary, the 481 All the year round 12 Aside from 19
Adverse possession 6 All told 12 As if 19
Advice with, to 6 All to smash 12 As ill luck would have
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it 19 At hand 2G At variance 32
As is the case 19 At heart 26 At will 32
As itmay 20 At his best 20 At work 32
As itmay chance 20 At home 25 Avail one's self of the
As it may happen {or At home on or in, to be 2G opiDortunity, to 33
tnruout)... 20 At home, to make one's Average bond 33
As it were 20 self 285 Ax to grind, to have
As little as may be '20 At intervals '26 an 13
As iuck would have it ...20 At issue 27
As mnch 20 At its height 2?
As much again 20 At large 27
B.
As miich as to say 20 At last 27 Babies in the eyes 33
As oiK^ man 20 At least 27 Back an anchor, to 33
Associated press 21 At length 27 Back astern 33
Associated with, to be ...37 At leisure 27 Back a warrant, to 33
As soon as 21 At Hberty 27 Back down, to 34
As such 21 At loggerheads, to be ...27 Back ground, in the ...225
As the case may be 21 At most 2S Back out, to 34
As the crow flies 21 At od'ls 28 Back the field 34
As the day is long 21 At once 28 Back the oars, to 34
As the matter stands .. 21 At one's feet 28 Back to back 34
As the saying is 21 At one's peril 28 Backup, to 34
As the story goes (or At one's pleasure 28 Baconian method, the 402
runs) 22 At one"s post, to be 28 Bad blood 34
As tlieworld goes 22 At one's request 28 Bad character, to give
As things are 22 At one's service, to be ...28 a 163
As things go 22 At pawn 219 Bad egg 1
As this is the case 22 At peace 29 Bad grace, -with a 511
As though 22 At present 29 Badly off 34
As to 22 At random 29 Bad order, to be in 34
As usual 23 At sea 21) Baflliug wind 35
As well 23 At sight 29 Bag atul baggage 35
As well as 23 At stake 29 Biker's dozen 12
As yet 23 At stated periods 3U Balance of trade 35
At a blow 23 At swords' points, to Ball-and-socket joint ...35
At a disadvantage, to be 30 Balloon frame :{5
be 22 Attending physician Bang-up 35
At a discount 21 (or sTirgeon) 30 Bandy words, to 35
At all 24 At the bottom 30 Bar from, to 35
At events
all 24 At the door 30 Bare poles, under 491
At hazards (or
all risk). ..24 At the elbow 30 Bark up the wrong
At anchor 24 At the first 26 tree, to 35
At any cost 24 At the front, to be 31 Base on, to 35
At any rate 24 At the hand of 31 Bass relief, in 207
At a pinch 24 At the heels of, to be ...31 Batten down, to 36
At arm's length, to At the instance of 31 Battle ground 36
hold or keep 198 At the least .27 Bear a hand, to 36
At arm's length, to At the mercy of, to be... 3 Bear a resemblance to,
work 515 At the most 28 to 36
At a stand, to be 21 At the point of the Bear arms against, to ...36
At a stretch 25 bayonet (or sword) ...31 Bear away the bell, to ...36
At a venture 25 At the root of, to be ...261 Bear date, to 36
At bay 2^ At the tail of 31 Bear down, to 36
At best 25 At the pinch 31 Bear down upon, to 36
At call 25 At the top of one's Hear false witness, to ...36
At cost 25 speed 32 Bear finit, to 36
At discretion 25 At the top of one's Bear in mind, to 37
At ease 25 voice 32 Bear in with, to 37
At every turn 25 At the worst 32 Bear off, to 37
At fault, to be 2(> At the threshold 32 Bear one company, to. ..37
At tirst -if! At times 32 Bear out, to 37
At grade 26 At unawares 3:J Bear the bell, to 37
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Bear the bnint of, to ...37 Bend the brow, to 42 Bill of rights 48
Bear up, to 37 Beneath notice 42 Bill of sight 4S
Bear upon 37 Bent on, to be 42 Bill of store 48
Bear with, to 37 Bent upon, to be 42 Bind over, to 48
Beast ot biuvlf-n 37 Be off 43 Bind to, to 48
Beat about the bush 37 Be to
off, 43 Bird of ill omen 48
Beat about, to 3S Bereft of reason 43 Bird of passage 48
Beat a charge, to 38 Besetting sin 1 Bird's eye view 48
Beat an alaim, to 38 Beside one's self, to be... 43 birds of a feather 49
Beat a parley, to 3S Beside the que.^tion 43 Bit by bit 49
Beat back, to 38 Be so good (or kind) as. ..41 Biter bit, tho 462
Beat black and blue, Best man 43 Bite the dust, to 49
to 38 Best part, tho 43 Bit of it, not a 304
Beat down, to 38 Be sure 47fi Black and blue 38,49
Beat (all) hollow, to 38 Betake one's self to, to. ..44 Black as ink 49
Beat into the head, to ...39 Be that as it may 44 Blackball, to 49
Beat into, to 39 Betrayed the cloven Black eye, to give a 16^1
Beat of drum 39 foot, to 44 Black frost 49
Beat off, to .',
39 Better for, to be (all) Black hbt 49
Beat one out of, to 39 the 36 Black-mail 49
Beat out of one's head, Better off, to be 44 Black sheep 1
to 39 Between ourselves {or Black vomit 49
Beat out. to be 39 US) 44 Blank bar 49
Beat the Dutch, to 39 Between Scylla and BJank deed (mortgage
Beat the tat-too, to 39 Charybdis 44 or writ) 50
Beat time, to 39 Between the lines, to Blank indorsement 50
Beat to a mummy, to ...39 read 372 Blank verse 50
Beat to arms, to 40 Between two fires, to Bleed, to 50
Beat up, to 40 be 44 Bleeding heart 1
Beat up and down, to ...40 Between wind and Blind side 5t)

Beat up for, to 40 water 44 Block out, to 50

Beat up recruits, to 40 Between you and me, Block the weels, to 50
Because of 40 etc 45 Block up, to 50
Become in order, to 43 Bevel angle 1 Blood heat 50
Become of, to 40 Beyond all praise 2 Blood up 50
Bed and board, from ...151 Beyond conception 45 Blow away, to 50
Bed of down {or roses)... 1 Beyond control 45 Blow a hurricane, to ...51
Bed of Procrustes, to Beyond dispute 45 Blow down, to 51
stretch on the 43G Beyond measure 45 Blow great guns, to 51
Bee in the bonnet [or Beyond one's depth 45 Blow hot and cold 51
head), to have a 184 Beyond one's self 45 Blow off, to 51
Before long 40 Beyond (the) sea or } Blow one up sky-high,
Before now ,..40 seas 45, 4tj to 51
Before one's eyes 41 Beyond the mark 4') Blow out, to 51
Before one's time 41 Bid adieu to, to 46,390 Blow over 51
Before the wind 41 Bide one's time, to 4(5 Blow up, to 51
Bepigar description, to ...41 Bid fair, to 46 Blow upon, to 51
Beg le.ave, to 41 Bid farewell to, to 46 Blue-devils 52
Beg one's bread, to 41 Bid Clod steed, to 46 Blue-nose 52
Be good enough 41 Bid welcome, to 46 Blue stocking 52
Beg the question, to Bill of adventure 46 ."

41 Bluff, to 52
Behindhand in one's Bill of costs 46 Blunt the edge of, to ....52
circumstancef, to be 41 Bill of credit 46 Blurt out, to 52
Behind one's back 41 Bill of entry 46 Board of health 52
Beliind the scenes 42 Bill of expenditure 47 Boat the oars, to 52
Bell the cat, to 4-2 Bill of exchange 47 Body politic 52
Belong to, to 42 Bill of fare 47 Bog trotter 52
Below btairs 42 Bill of health 47 Boil away, to 53
Belo'.v the mark 42 Bill of lading 47 Boil over, to 53
Bend forward, to 42 Bill of mortality 47 Bold front, to show a ..408
Beijd one's steps, to 42 Bill of parcels 47 Bold relief, in 208
Beud the mind to, to ...42 Bill of particuLirs 48 Bold stroke 1
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53 Breakthrough, to 5S Bristle np, to 63
Bonded goods
Break through the Broach a subect, to 63
Bone of contention, a ... 1
clouds, to 58 Broach to, to 63
Bone to pick with one,
Break up house-keep- Broad as it Is long 63
tohave a . 1
53 ing, to 58 Broad dayligbt 63, 208
Border tipon, to
53 Break np, to 58 Broad mirth 63
Bored to death
53 Break upon, to 58 Broad nonsense 63
Borrowed jjhimes
Break uiion a wheel, Broken fortunes 63
Both the one and the
53 to 58 Broken heart 2
other
Bottle-hoUler 53 Break with, to 58 Broken reed 63
Bottomless pit 53 Breast up a hedge, to ....58 Bronze Age 63
53 Breathe a syllable Brood over, to 63
Bound back, to
Bounden duty, one's ...317 about, not to 306 Brought down into the
53 Breathe one's last, to 59 dust, to be 64
Bound for
Breath of air 59 Brought to bed, to be.... 64
Bound liand and foot ...53
54 Breath of life 59 Brush up, to 64
Bound in honor
53 Bred in the bone 59 Buckle on one's armor,
Bound to
Breed in and in, to 64
Bound up in, to be 54
54 to 59 Buckle to? to 64
Box the compass, to
54 Brick in the hat 59 Buildup, to 64
Box up, to 64
54 Bridge over, to 59 l^ung up, to
Brace about, to
Branch off, to 54 Bridle up, to 59 Buoyed up, to be 40
Branch out, to 54 Bring about, to 59 Burden of proof 64
Bring an action (or Burial service 64
Brand {or bran) new 54
54 suit) against, to 59 Buried in olilivion 64
Brass
of idleness, to Bring back, to 59 Burn daylight 65
Bread
eat the 124 Bring dowp, to 59 Burn one's fingers, to, ...65
54 Bring down the whole Burning shame 101
Break a bouse, to
54 hoirse, to 60 Burn in efiigy, to 65
Break a jest, to
Bring forth, to 60 Burn out 65
Break a path [or road)
55 Bring forward, to 60 Burn the candle at
to
55 Bring home, to 60 both ends, to 65
Break away, to
Break bulk, to 55 Bring in, to 60 Burn to a cinder 65
55 Bring in a verdict, to 60 Burnt out of house and
Break cover, to
55 Bring into court, to 60 home, to be 65
Break down, to
55 Bring into order, to 60 Burst forth, to 65
Breakers ahead
55 Bring off, to 60 Burst out, to 65
Break forth, to
55 Bring on, to 60 Bury the hatchet 65
Break ground, to
Bring one's self to. to ...60 Business, to be one's. ..317
Break in, to 5()
65
55 Bring out, to 61 Business walks
Break into, to 66
56 Bring over, to 61 But just
Break in upon, to
56 Bring round, to 61 Button ear 66
Break jail, to 66
56 Bring suit, to 61 Button-hole, to
Break joints, to
Break loose, to 56 Bring to, to 61 Buy in, to 66
Break of, to 56 Bring to a close [or an Buy off, to .-. 66
56 end), to 61 Buy one's time, to 66
Break of day
Break off, to 56 Bring to bear, to 61 Buy flat, to 67
Bring to book, to 61 Buy out, to 67
Break one's mind 56
67
Break one's spirit, to 56 Bring together, to 61 Buy the refusal
Bring to light, to 61 Buy up, to 67
Break one's word, to 56
Bring to notice, to 62 By 67
Break open, to 57
Bring to pass, to 62 By accident 67
Break out, to 57
Bring to terms, to, 62 By all means 67
Break over, to 57
Bring to the gangway, By all odds 67
Break sheer, to 57
to t>2 By and by 67
Break short off, to 57
Break silence, to 57 Bring to the hammer, By any means 68
Break the back, to 57 to 62 By common consent 68
Bring to trial, to 62 By degrees 68
Break the heart, to 57
Bring up, to 62 By dint of 68
Break the ice, to 57
Bring up the rear, to 62 By express 68
Break the journey, to ....58
68
Break the ranks, to 58 Bring under, to 62 By far
Break the thread, to 58 Bring word, to 62 By half too many
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to do things 116 Gallon, to 73 Cast into the shade,
By halves, 73 to 78
Call out, to
By hand ('8
73 Cast in the teeth, to 78
68 Call over, to
By heavt
68 Call the roll, to 73 Castles in the air 78
By hook or crook
73 78
'*^ Call to accoiiut, to Cast lots, to
By incVies
69 Call to mind, to 73 Cast off, to 78
By itself 73 Cast off trammels, to ....78
By-law 69 Call to order, to '

69 Call to remembrance, Cast of the eye 79

By means of 74 Cast on, to 79
By no manner of to
means 69 Call up, to 74 Cast one's self on, to 79
69 Call lapon, to 73 Cast {or throw) into
By no means
513 Calumet of peace 74 prison, to 79
By one's favor 79
By one's self, to be 69 Can but 74 Cast out, to
69 Canned goods 74 Cast up, to 79
By order
69 Can not but 74 Gist young, to 79
By profession
By rail 69 Canvassing agent 74 Cat-and-dog life, to
69 Capillary attraction 74 lead a 253
By reason of
69 Capital crime 75 Cat in the pan, to turn
By rote 485
69 Cardinal points 75 a
By rule
70 Care a fig (pin, rush, Cats and dogs, to rain 370
By slow dej^rees
V>y snatches 70 or straw) for, not to 306 Catch a crab, to 79
70 Care nothing about, Catch a glimpse of, to ...79
By stealth
70 to 75 Catch a Tartar, to 79
By the bye
By the dozen 70 Carried away 75 Catch a weasel asleep,
70 Carry all before one, to... 75 to 79
By the ears
By the job 70 Carry away, to 75 Catch at, to 79
By the lee 70 Carry coals to New- Catch one napping, to. ..80
70 to 75 Catch sight of, to SO
By the pound castle,
80
By the run 70 Carry conviction, to 75 Catch the ear, to
70 Carrying trade 75 Catch the eye, to 80
By the side of 80
By this 71 Carry into execution, Catch the idea, to
71 to 75 Catch the point, to SO
By trade 80
70 Carry it, to 75 (^atch up, to
By the way 80
70 Carry otf, to 76 Catch with chaff, to
By the yard 41
By turns 71 Carry on, to 76 Cause of, to be the
71 Carry out, to 76 Cental system 80
By virtue of 80
71 Carry over, to 76 Confer in, to
By way of 80
71 Carry sail, to 76 Centrifugal force
By wholesale 80
Carry stock, to 76 Centripetal for(;e
Carry the day, to 76 Certified check 81
c. Carry the wind, to 76 Cessation of arms 81
71 Cany through, to 76 Chain of reasoning 355
Cadet midshipman
71 Carry too far, to 76 Chalk out 81
Cadet Engineer
Calculated to [or for), Case agreed on 77 Challenge the array, to. ..81

71 Case in point, a 76 Chamber of commerce. ..81

to be
Call a bond, to 72 Case stated 77 Chancellor of the ex-
Cash balance 77 chequer 81
Call a spade a spade,
72 Cash price 77 Change hands, to 81
to
Call attention to, to 72 Cash sales 77 Change one's quarters,
Cast about for, to 77 to 81
Call away {or off) the
72 Cast anchor, to 77 Chance of survivorship... 81
attention, to
Callback, to 72 Cast a star upon, to 77 Chapter and verse, to
72 Cast aside, to 77 give 161
Call for, to
Call forth, to 72 Cast away, to 77 Chapter of accidents,
Cast down, to 77 a.. 82
Call heaven to witness,
72 Cast eye upon, to 78 Charmed life, to bear
to
72 Cast forth, to 78 a 36
Call in, to
72 Cast in a different Cheap as dirt 82
Call in question, to
72 mold, to be 78 Cheek by jowl 82
Call loan
73 Cast in one's lot with, Child of fortune 82
Call names, to
73 to 78 Chime in with, to 82
Callofi, to
Caii of the house .73 Cast in the same mold. ..78 Chip of the old block 82
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Choke damp 82 Cock and bull story 87 Come to terms, to 92
Choice off, to 82 Cock of the walk 87 Come to ears of, to 92
Cliop logic, to 82 Cock of the roost 87 Come to the front, to ....92
Chose sides, to 82 Cohesive attraction 87 Come to the gallows,
Chronic disease 82 Coin money., to 87 to 92
Cturch session *-2 Cold as a stone 87 Come to the rescue, to... 92
Chnrch triumphant 82 Cold shoulder, to give Come to the same
Circulatinp; nudiuui 83 01- turn the 105.485 thing, to 92
Circumstiiutial evid- Collateral security 87 Come under the head
ence 83 Collect one's thoughts, of, to 92
Cite a case, to 83 to 87 Come upon, to 92
Civil action (or snit) 83 Cool as a cucumber 87 Ci>me upon the parish
Civil aiithorities 83 Come about, to 87 (town, etc.), to 92
Civil law 83 Come across, to 87 Come upon the stage,
Civil list 83 Come across the mind, to 93
Civil power 83 to 88 Come up to, to 93
Civil war 83 Come after to 88 Come up to the chalk,
ll vil y ear 83 Come at, to 88 to 93
Claim relationship C')me away, to 88 Come up with, to 93
with, to 84 Come back, to 168 Commanding view 93
Clap hold of, to 84 Come by, to 88 Commercial world 93
Clap on, to 84 Come down, to 88 Comuiissioiied officer 93
Clap together to 81 Come forth, to 88 Commit a bill 93
Classical tripos exam- Come forward, to 88 Committee on ways
ination Si Come home, to 88 and means 93
ClawofP, to 84 Come in, to 88 Commit to memory, to. ..93
Clean hands 84 Come in at one ear and Commit to the hands
Clear as crystal H4 go out the other, to ...90 of, to 94
Clean out, to 84 Come in for, to ^9 Common carrier 94
Clear a ship at the Come in its turn, to 89 Common consent 9
custom-house, to .......84 Come in sight, to 89 Common law 94
Clear a ship for action, Come into, to 89 Common pleas 94
to 84 Come into collinion, to... 89 Common prayer 94
Clear as noon-day 85 Come into operation Common pchool 94
Clear away, to 85 (or play), to 89 Common sense 94
Clear of 85 Come into possession, Common time 94
Clear off, to 85 to 89 Commune with one's
Clear out, to 85 Come near, to 89 own heart, to 95
Clear the land, to 85 Come near to, to 171 Compare notes, to 95
Clear the truck, to 83 Come of, to 89 Complimentary ticket... 95
Clear up, to 85 Come off. to 89 Component part 95
Clinch an argument, Come off with flj-ing Composed of, to be. ..40, 95
to 85 colors, to 143 Compoiindiug a felony...95
Clip the wings of to , 85 Come on, to 89 Compound interest 95
Close at hand 86 Come out, to 90 Condemned out of
Close breeding 86 Come round, to 90 one's own mouth 95
vipon 80 Come short, to 90 Condition, to 90
Close in
Come to, to 90 Condition of sale 96
Close out, to 8(>

86 Come to a crisis, to 90 Confidential commu-

Close over, to
86 Come to a head, to 90 nioal ion 90
Close quarters
Come to an end, to 90 Corjflicting evidence 90
Closeted with, to be 83
Close to 86 Come to blows, to 91 Confusion worse con-
Close to the wind 86 Come to grief, to 91 founded 90
Come to an understan- Congressional district... 96
Close upon 80
86 ding, to 91 Conjure up, to 96
Close with, to
Come to hand, to 91 Connive at, to 96
Close measure 87
402 Come to life, to 91 Conscious of, to be 96
Cloth, the
the 402 Come to light, to 91 Coi servative party 97
Cloven foot,
402 Come to naugLt, to 91 Consistently with. 97
Coast is clear, the
87 Gome to one's l.now- Consist in, to 97
Coasting trade
Coasting vessels 87 ^ ledge, to 91
92
Consist of, to
Contents of the lurdir,
97
Coat littJ, the 402 Come to paaa, to .
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the 97 Curb-stone broker 102 Davy Jone's locker 107
Contingent use 97 Current of events 102 Day after day 107
Contraband of war 97 Curry favor, to 102 Day aftor the fair 5
Contrary to all expecta- Curse by bell, book, Days of grace 107
tion r. .97 caudle, to 102 Dead against 107
Convertible terms 97 Cursive hand 103 Dead beat 108
Convulse with laught- Cursory view of, to Deid beat, a 108
er, to 98 take a 444 Dead certainty, for a ...145
Cook one's goose, to98 Custom house broker... 103 Dead language 108
Cook Tip, to 98 Custom of merchants. ..103 Dead letter , 108
Cool off, to 98 (^ut across, to 103 Dead level 108
Cool one's heelp, to 98 Cut a dash, to 103 I'ead lock 5, 108
Co-operative store 98 Cut a dido, to 103 Deadly sins 108
Cope wiih, to 98 Cut a feather, to 103 Dead men's shoes,
Corresponding month... 98 Cut a figure, to 103 waiting for 500
Cotton-lord 98 Cut and come again 103 Dead of night, the 462
Council of war 98 Cut-and-dried 104 Dead-reckoning 108
Count for anything, Cut and run, to 104 Dead set, to be at a 23
to 98 Cut a passage through, Dead shot 5
Count in, to... 99 to 104 Deaf as a post 109
Count on, to 99 Cut a swath, to 104 Deal by, to 109
Count nose^, to U9 Cut capers, to 104 Deal in, to 109
Count upon, to 99 Cut direct, to give Deal out, to 109
Coarse of events 99 the 165 Deal with 109
Course of things 99 Cut down, to 104 Dear me 109
Court cf record 99 Cut in. or into, to 104 Death of, to be the 462
Courts of admiralty 100 Cutoff, to 104 Death-blow 109
Cousin perman H'O Cut of the jib 104 Death's door, at 25
Cover into, to ]00 Cut one's acquaintance, i.'e<ith staring one in
Cracked up lOO to 104 the face 109
Crack of doom, the H'O Cut one's coat accord- Debt of honor 109
Crazy bone U)() ing to the cloth, to. ..105 Debt of nature, to pay
Cream of the joke, the 100 Cut one's eye teeth, the 310
Creature comfort.s 100 to 105 Debt of record '...109
Criminal action (or Cut out, to 105 Declare one's self, to.. ..110
suit) 100 Cut out work for, to ....105 Decoration day..., 10
Crocodile fears li lO Cut jDrayers, to 105 Defence in abatement 346
Crop out, to 100 Cut recitation, to 105 Degree of difference,
Cross as two stcks 101 Cat short, to 105 a 405
( rossed in love 101 Cut stick, to 105 Deliriam tremens 110
Cross examination 101 Cut the knot, to 105 Deliver up or over, to... 110
Cross purpose, to be Cut the teeth, to 106 Demand notes IIU
at 2.5 Cut under, to 106 Democratic party 110
Crowd sail, to 101 Cut up, to lOG Demurrer to evidence. ..110
Crow's feet, to be Depend upon it 110
marked with 290 D. Depend upon, to Ill
Crowned with success 101 Depress the pole, to ....111
Crowning point, the 462 Damn with faint Deprive of, to Ill
Crush out, to 101 praise, to 106 Descend to particu-
Cry at the top of the Dam out, to 1C6 lars, to Ill
voice, to 10] Dance attendance, to...] 06 Devil's tatoo Ill
CrydoM-n, to 101 Dangled about (or Diametrically opposed 111
Crying shame 101 after), to 106 Diamond wedding 50-4
Cry out, to 102 (I)Dare say 203 Die a natural death,
Cry out against, to 102 Dark as a pocket 106 to Ill
Crystal wedding 504 Dark as midnight 107 Die away or out, to Ill
Ciy 10, to 102 Dark as pitch 107 Die is cast, the 462
Cry up, to 102 Dark or deep dye, of ...309 Dig up the hatchet,
Cry wolf, to 102 Dark horse 107 to lU
Cudgel one's brains, Dark lantern 107 Dime novel , Ill
to 102 Dash forward, to 107 Diplomatic body (or
Culminating jjuiuts .....102 Diish off, to ...1U7 corps) 112
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Direct tax 112 to 117 Dumb creatures 123
Discharge an office, Draw a conclusion or During pleasure 123
to 112 aninference, to IIB Dwell in the memory,
Dish, to 112 Draw a cover, to 117 to 263
Dismount cannon, to. ..112 Draw a line, to 118 Dwell on or upon, to... 123
Dis)ieuse, with to 112 Draw a long-bow, to ...119
Disposed to ,112 Draw a parallel, to 118
E.
Dispose of, to 112 Draw attention, to 118
Distantly related 375 Draw back, to 118 Each other 123
Distant relation, a 113 Draw cuts, to 118 Earliest convenience,
Do away with, to 113 Draw in, to 118 at one's 28
Do brown, to 113 Draw in one's horns, Ease a ship, to 123
Do by, to 113 to 118 Ease away or off, to 123
Do credit to, to 113 Draw interest, to 118 Easy of belief 123
Do duty, to 113 Draw it mild, to 118 Easy sail, under 491
Do for, to 113 Draw lots, to 119 Eat dirt, to 123
Dog in the manger Drawn battle oi- game Eat humble pie, to 123
113, 463 5, 119 Eat of, to 124
Do honor 113 Draw near, to 119 Eat one's words, to 124
Do honor to, to 113 Draw on, to 119 Eat out, to 124
Do justice to, to 113 Draw off, to 119 Edge along, to 124
Dolly shop lU Draw shoot, to 119 Edge of a precipice,
Dominical letter Il4 Draw the wool over to be on the 322
Donation party 114 one's eyes, to 358 Eke out, to 124
Done brown 114 Draw out, to 119 Elbow out, to 124
Done up or over, to Draw over, to 119 Electoral college 124
be 114 Draw up, to 119 Electors-at-large 124
Do no good to 114 Dream away or out, Elevated railroad 124
Don't you see 114 to 119 Elevation of the host... 124
Do one good, to 114 Dregs of the popula- Eleventh hour, at the ...30
Do one or one's sell: tion 120 Eminent domain, right
credit, to 115 Dress circle 120 of 379
Do one's best, to 115 Dress up or out, to 120 Employment office 225
Do one's bidding, to ...115 Drink hard, to 1'20 Employ one's self, to. ..125
Do one's diligence, to. ..115 Drink in, to 120 Emptv one's glass, to... 125
Do one's heart good, Drink off, to 120 End for end 125
to 115 Drink (to) health of, End in smoke, to 125
Do over again, to 115 to 120 End of one's rope, {or
Do over, to 115 Drink up, to 120 tether), at the 30
Dormant partner 412 Drive a good bargain, Ends of the earth 125
Dote upon, to 115 to 120 End to end 125
Do the business, to 115 Drive at, to 121 Engage in conversa-
Do the honor, to 115 Drive away or off, to... 121 tion, to 125
Do, to 116 Drive feathers, (or Enjoy one's self, to 125
Double game, to play down), to 121 Enlarged views 125
a 314 Drive out, to Vi\ Enoirgh and to spare.. .125
Do up, to 116 Drive to the wall, to ....121 Entangled with, to be. ..125
Douse the glim 116 Drop a hint, to 121 Enter a profession, to. ..126
Do well, to 116 Drop asterm, to 121 Enter into, to 126
Do without 116 Drop down, to 121 Enter into one's views,
Down a cast, to run ...335 Drop in, to 121 to 126
Downgrade 116 DrojD in the backet, a... 121 Epedemic disease 126
Down in the mouth 116 Drop off, to 122 Equity of redemption... 126
Down on one's narrow- Drop the curtain, to ....122 European plan, on
bones 116 Drown care, to 122 the 322
Down the wind 117 Drug in the market ...122 Ere long 126
Down with the helm ...117 Drum Major 122 Ere now 126
Down with the dust ...117 Dry as a bone 122 Escape the lijis, to 126
Do wonders, to 117 Dry eyes, with 512 Empty purse 263
Draconian laws 117 Dry goods 122 Espouse the cau.se, to. ..126
Drain the cup, to 117 Dry up, to 122 Essential part, the 127
Draw a bill upon ose, .^ Due to 122 Estate in expectancy... 127
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Ewtate in severalty 127 Fall dead, to 132 Feel of, to 136
Estate in tail 127 Fall foul of, to 132,385 Feel one's way 1.37

Even now 127 Fall in, to 132 Feel the pulse of, to... 137

Even so 127 Fall in love, to 132 Fellow-feeling 137

Even tenor 127 Fall into decay, to 132 Ferret out, to 137
Ever and anon 127 Fall into the rank, to.. .132 FerTy over, to 137
Ever recurring 127 Fall in with, to 132 Fetch one's breath, to. ..137
Ever since 127 Fall off, to 132 Fetch the pump, to... 137
Every inch 127 Fallon, to 133 Fetch up, to 137
Every now and then ...128 Fall out, to 133 Few and far bet ween... 137
Every one 1-8 Fall short, to 133 Fiddler's money 137
Every other 128 Fall still-born, to 133 Field of view 137
Examination paper 128 Fall through, to 133 Fight it oirt, to 138
Excepting 128 Fall to, to 133 Fight one's battle over
Exchequer hills 128 Fall to one's lot, to 133 again, to 138
Exclusive of 128 Fall to the ground, to... 133 Fight one's way, to. ..138
Executive committee. ..128 Fall under, to 134 Fight shy of, to 138
Executive council 128 Fall under one's notice, Fight the tiger, to 138
Exempt from 123 to 134 File a bill (claim or
Exercise one's own Fall upon, to 134 petition), to 138
discretion, to 49G Fall within, to 134 Fill in, to 138
Exert one's self, to 129 False coloring, to give Fill out, to 138
Exhibit a foundation a 159 Fill the ranks, to 139
or prize, to 129 False imprisonment ...134 Fill up, to 139
Ex parte 129 False light 134 Fill up time, to 139
Expectation of life 129 False pretenses 134 Financial year 140
Exposed to 129 Family connection 134 Find a clew or clue to,
Exposed to view 129 Family tie 134 to 139
Ex post facto law 129 Fancy fair 134 Find a market, to 139
Express train 129 Fancy goods 134 Find fault with, to ...139
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Expurgatory index 129 Fancy stocks 135 Find favor in the eyes,
Extending to 129 Fancy store 135 to 139
Extenuating circum- Far and near 135 Find it in one's heart,
stances 130 Far and wide 135 to 139
External taxes I'M) Far away 135 Find one in, to 139
Extreme unction 130 Far be it from me 135 Find one's account,
Far-fetched 135 to 139
Far from it 135 Find one's self, to 139
F. Far from or off 135 Find one's way^ to 140
Face about, to 130 Farewell audience 135 Find out, to 140
Face of it, on the 322 Fast and loose, to Fine arts 140
Face it out, to 130 play 344 Finishing stroke 140
Face the music, to 130 Fasten itself on the Fire up, to 140
Face to face 130 mind, to 135 Fire and water,
Facial angle 130 Father upon, to 136 through 469
Fahrenheit's thermo- Fat oiEcs 6 Firm as a rock 140
meter 130 Fat in all in the fire, First and foremost 140
Failing sight 131 the 11,463 First hand, at 2G
Fair and square 131 Fat of the land 136 First blush, at the 31
Fair chance 131 Fat work 136 First love, to return to
Fair field and no favor... 6 Favorable turn, to take one's 377
Fair name 131 a 444 First of all 140
Fair play 131 Fearful or Fearfully 136 First sight, at 26
Fair question 131 Feast of reason and First or last 140
Fair sex, the 463 flow of soul 136 First water, of the 312
Fall aboard, to 131 Feather in one's cai)...136 Fiscal year 140
Fall among, to 131 Feather one's nest, (Neither) Fish, flesh,
F.dl astern, to 131 to 136 norfowl 299
Fall away, to 131 Fee Simple 136 Fish for compliments,
Fall back on, to 132 Feel above work, to 2 to 141
Fallback, to 132 Feel blue, to 137 Fish out of water, a ....141
Full calm, to 132 Feel cheap, to 136 Fish up, to 141
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Fitont 141 Force along, to 146 Freshman class 150
Fit up, to 141 Force away, to 146 Fret one's gizzard, to...] 50
Fits finrl snatches, by ...fiS For certain 146 Friend at court, a 150
Fit9 and starts, by 68 Forced march, a 14.^> Friend in need 6
Fix on, to 141 Force from, to 146 Fritter aMay, to 151
Flap of truce 141 Forceing quotation 146 From age to age 151
Flash in the pan 6 Force into, to 146 from among lEl
Flash in the mind, to. ..141 Force out, to 146 From begining to end 151
Flatter one's self, to. ..141 Force through, to 146 From day to day, only 319
Flaw in an argument... 141 Foreclose a mortgager, From first to last 151
Flea in the ear 142 to 146 From hand to hand ...151
Flesh and blood 142 For effect 146 From hand to mouth,
Fiipht of fancy 142 Foreign attachment ...146 to live 2G5
Flight of stairs 142 Foreign bill of ex- From head to foot ... 151
.

Flight of time, the 142 change 147 From mouth to mouth,

Fling away, to 142 Foreign plea 147 to pass 337
F.ing down, to 142 Foreign to the pur- From pillar to post ...152
Fling in, to 142 pose 147 From stem to stem 152
P ing open 142 Foregone conclusion ...147 From the begining 152
Fling up, to 142 Forestall the market, From the bottom of
Flood of light 142 to 147 one's heart 152
Flourish of trumpets ...142 Forever and a diy 147 From the first 152
Flowing pei'iods 143 Forever and ever 147 From the frying-pan
Fly at, to 143 For example 147 into the fire, to jump 235
Flyback, tn ..143 For good 147 From this time 152
Fiying colors, to come For good and all 147 Fugitive compositions 152
off with 143 For instance 148 Fall Tiniform, in 214
Fly into a passion, to ]43 Fork out or over to ...148 Full many a time ...152
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Fly in the face of, to.. .143 Forks of river {or road), Fullness of the heart.. .152
Flv low, to 143 the 463 Full-tilt 152
Fly off. to 143 Form an estimate or Future existence 152
Fly off at a tang.-nt, to 143 opinion to 148 Future state 152
Fly off the handle, to 143 Former times 148
Fly open, to 144 Formed of, to be 42
G.
Fly out, to 14t Form part of, to 43
Fly the kite, to 141 For my part 143 Gad about, to 153
Foist upon, to 141 For one's life, to run... 385 Gag-!aw 153
Follow in the footsteps, For sail 320 Gain a footing, to 153
to 144 For shame ! 148 Gain ground, to 153
Follow siiit, to 144 For shortness' sake ...148 Gain over, to 153
Follow the dictates of, For the better 148 Gain the day, to 153
to 144 For the most part 148 r4ain the ear of, to 308
Follow the multitude, For the purpose of 149 Gain the wind, to 153
to 141 For the sake of 149 Gain upon, to 153
Follow up, to 144 For the time b-ing 149 (lain upon one 153
Fool away, to 144 For the world,not 305 Gala day 153
Fool's errand, to go on For the worse 148 Gall and wormwood ...153
a 172 Fourth estate 149 Game at which two
Foot a bill, to 145 Fow.l of the air 149 can play 7
Foot it, to 145 Fox and goese 149 Game leg 154
Foraging party 145 Fractional currency ,..149 Game of chance 15t
For nil that 145 Frame house 149 Game to the backbone 154
For all the world 145 Free agency 149 Gathered to his people,
For an age 145 Free and easy 150 to be 154
For and aft 146 Free from 150 General agent 154
For anything or anght Free list 150 Genera] orders 154
one knows 145 Free port 150 Gantlemen of long
For a season 145 Free wind 150 robo, the 463
For as much as 145 French leave, to take... 447 Gentle slopa 7
For a (mere) song 145 Fresh breeze 150 Get a footing, to 154
For a time U5 Fresh lease of life, to Get ahead, to 15t
Tw aye , liO tukB tt diS Get along, to 151
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Get a mile (or other cy, to 160 Give up the gho.^t, to... 166
distance), to 154 Give and take 160 Give vent to, to 166
Get among, to 154 Give an enr, to 160 Give warning, to 166
Get a t-et-down, to 155 Give an entertainmaint, Give way ]fi6
Get a sliot at, to ISn to 160 Giim 10,7
(iet a sight of, to 155 Give an inkling of, to 160 Glory in, to ir.7
Get asleep, to 155 Give a Rowland for an Glut the market, to ...167
Get at 155 Oliver 160 Go a begging, to 167
(iet at the truth, to ...155 Give a party, to l60 Go about, to 167
Get away, to 155,168 Give a j^erson a trial, to l6i) Go about your business! 168
Get bnck, to 155 Give a jierson his own, Go against, to 167
Get before, to 155 to 160 Go against the grain,
Get behind, to 155 Give a thing a trial, to 160 to 107
Get better, to ...155 Give a thought to, to... 1^0 Go against the stoma-
Get between, to ...155 Give away, to 161 ch, to ir.7
Get by heart, to 15G Give back, to 161 Go ahead, to Ifi?
Get clear, to 156 Give battle, to ."...161 Go all lengths, to 167
Get down, to 156 Give birih to, to iGl Go along! 168
Get drnnk, to 156 Give chase, to.... 161 Go along with, to ]6S
Get for one's pains, to 156 Give countenance to, to 161 Go astray, to 168
Get forward, to 156 Give credit, to 161 Go astern, to 168
Get home 156 Give currency to, to ...161 Go at, to .]f,8
Get in the harvest, to 156 Give diligence, to 115 Go away, to 168
Git into a row, to 158 Givo ear, to 162 Go back, to ir,8
Get into hot water, to 156 Give effect to, to"*.'..!!! 162 Go back on, to 1P,9,
Get k'ose, to 156 Give exit to, to 162 Go beyond, to 168
Gel low, to 157 Give heed to, to 162 Go by, to 168
Get off, to 157 Give in, to 162 Go by the board, to .!.169
Get on, to ; 157 Give in to, to 162 Go by the name of, to 169
Get on board, to 172 Give in charge or God bless you 1(;9
Get one's back up, to 157 custody, to 162 God forbid 169
Get one's danger up, Give it to, to 162 Go down, to If)')
to 157 Give Judgment for or Go far, to 169
Get OD swimmingly, to 157 against, to 163 Go farther and fare
Get out, to .. 157 Give leg-bail, to 163 worse, to 169
Get over, to ...157 Give loose to, to 163 Go for, to 160
Get over the ground, to 157 Give me leave to say ...1^3 Go tor nothing, to ......170
(iPt quit of, to 157 Given to, to be 163 Go halves, to 170
Get ready, to 157 Give one a dressing, to 1 63 Go hard with, to 170
Get religion, to 292 Give one Jessie, to 163 Go in, to 170
Get rid of, to 158 Give one's self no con- Go in at one ear and go
Get round, to 158 cern, to 163 * out at the other, to... 90
Get shut of, to 411 Give one's self up, to... 164 Goings on 170
Get the better of, to ...158 Give one the lie, to 161 Go into, to 170
Get tbe hang of, to 158 Give one the slip, to ...161 Go into operation 170
Get the start, to... 158, 191 Give one to understand, Go it blind, to 171
Get the upper-hand, to 158 to 164 Go large, to 171
Get the worst of it, to 158 Give over, to 164 Golden wedding 504
Get through, to 158 Give out, to 16t Golden age ...! 171
Get to, to 158 Give place, to 164 Golden mean, the 171
Get together 158 Give play, to 165 Go long of stock [or tbe
Get up, to 158 Give possession, to 165 market) to 268
Get wind, to 159 Give quarter, to 165 Gone by, time 473
Gift of the gab 159 Give rise to, to 165 Go near to, to 171
Gild the pill, to 159 Give strength, to 165 Good behavior, during 123
Give a call, to 159 Give the go-by to, to ...165 Good breeding ...171
Give a death-blow, to 159 Give the head to, to ...165 Good as a play 19
Give a guess, to 159 Give the lie to, to 166 Good a one's word 19
Give a handle, to 159 Give the mitten to, to.. .166 Good cheer ...171
Give a hearing, to 159 Give the refiasal, to 166 Good character, to give
Givealitt, to 159 Give the reins to, to ...166 a 163
iiiva a lobtiii to the £aa- Give uj|j, to 106 Good consideration ...171
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Good aoconnt of them, Grace of god 177 Hand in hand, to be ..180
we will give a 506 Graduating class 177 Handle 180
Good for nothing 171 Graduation exercises ...177 Hand over, to 181
Good grace, with 512 Grains of alJow^ance ...177 Hand over hand 181
Good graces 171, 22G Grand days 177 Hands off 181
Good hand at 172 Grand jury 177 Hand to hand 181
Good heart, to be of ...311 Grapple with a ques- Hand writing on the
Good hit 8 tion, to 177 wall 181
Good nature 172 Grasp of intellect 178 Hang around, to 181
Good office 172 Grate upon the ear, Hang back, to 181
Good rights, by G8 to 178 Hang by a thread, to. ..181
Good round sTtiu 8 Grease the palm, to ...178 Hang lire, to 181
Good Siimaiitan 172 Greaser 178 Hang in effigy, to 65
Good terms, on 318 Great catch 8 Hang on Ibl
Good tnrn, a 8, 114 Great deal, a 8 Hang on the lips, or
Goodwill 172 Great go 178 words 182
Good word 172 Great gun 178 Hang out, to 182
Go off, to ,...172 Great many, a 8 Hangover, to 182
Go on, to 172 Great seal 178 Hang round, to 182
Go on a fool's errand, Great shakes, no 302 Hang together, to 182
to 172 Great way off, a 8 Happen )n, to 182
Go on all lours, to 172 Greater part, the 4f>3 HaiJjrieu on, to 182
Go on board, to 172 Green old age J78 Happen what may 183
Go one's way, to . I7;j Great-eyed monster.... ..178 Harbor vindictive feel-
Go on swimmingly 157 Greenhorn 178 ings, to 183
Go out, to 173 Gregorian calender....'..178 Hard bargain, to drive
Go out one's way, to 173
(if Gregorian year... . 178 a 120
Go over, to 173 Grit .'."!.178 Hard heart 183
Gordian knot 173 Grocer's itch 179 Hard knock 8
Go shares, to 173 tirope one's way, to ....137 Hard lines 183
Go snacks, to ]74 Giioss weight 179 Hardly any 183
Go the round, to 174 Gi-Qund of, on the 322 Hardly ever Is3
Go the rouuds, to 171 Ground sliding from Hard measure, to give
Go the way of all flesh, under one, the 403 or have 162,187
to 174 Ground that, on the ...322 Hard money 183
Go the way of all the Grow out of, to 179 Hardness of heart 183
earth, to l74 Grow together 179 Hard of hearing 183
Go the whole figure, to 174 Grow up, to 179 Hard pan 183
Go the whole hog, to ...174 Grow upon one, to 153 Hard up 183
Go the whole length, Grub 179 Hard upon, to be 184
to 174 Guiding star 179 Hard water 181
Go through, to 174 Gulp down, to 179 Harp on the same str-
Go through one, to 175 ing, to 184
Go through the mill, Hatch out, to 184
to 175 H. Haul over the coals, to 184
Go to bed, to 175 Have about one, to 184
fio to grass 175 Had as lief 179 Have a brush with, to 184
Go to law .175 Had rather 517 Have a care, to 184
Go to pot, to 175 Hail-fellow well met ...180 Have a drop too much,
^o to rack, to 175 Hair's breadth, a 8 to 184
Go to school, to 175 Half an eye, to see with 395 Have a finger in the
Go to the bad, to 175 Half mast, to hang the pie, to 185
Go to the dogs, to 17(5 tiagat 182 Have a fling at, to Ib5
Go to the wall, to 171; Half-seas over 180 Have a good start iu
Go to work, to 17C, Jbilf the battle.. 180 hfe, to 185
i\o to wreck, to ]7() Hammer aTid tongs ...]8U Have a great mind to,
Go under, to 17G Harumor at, to ISO to 185
Go up, to 17C) Hand and glove 180 Have a hand in, to 185
Go upon, to 17() Hand and seal, under Have a long head, to 185
Government board 17(5 the 492 Have a mind to, to 185
Go without saying, to 177 Hand down, to 180 Have an ax to grind, to 13
Go wiong, to 177 Hand in hand 180 Have an end in view, to 185
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Have an eye for, to 185 Have the floor, to 190 to-morrow 195
Have an eye to, to 185 Have the goodness {or Hermetically sealed ...195
Have an eye to the kindness) 190 He that runs may read 195
main chance, to 185 Have the hand lied, to 190 Hide, to 196
Have an eye upon, to 186 Have the last word, to 191 Hide and seek 196
Have a run, to 186 Have the start, to 191 Hide in a napkin, to ...196
Have a set-to, to 186 Have the worst of it, to 191 Hide its diminished
Have a shot at, to 186 Have to, to 191 head, to 196
Have at heart, to 186 Have to do with, to ...191 Hide one's self, to 196
Have a thing done, to 186 Have too high an opi- Higgledy-piggledy 196
Have at the finger's nion of, to 191 High and dry 196
end, to 186 Have words with, to ...191 Highfaiuten 196
Have a turn for, to 186 Hazard conjecture, to. ..192 High hand, with a 75, 511
Have at vantage, to 186 Head-and-ears 192 High horse, on one's ...319
Have a voice ID, to 186 Head and shoulders ...192 High jinks 196
Have a "will of one's own, Head down 192 Blgh living 196
to 187 Head off, to 192 High pressure 196
Have concern, to 187 Header tail 192 High (pressure) steam 197
Have dealing with, to. ..187 Heal the breach, to 192 High seas 197
Have designs on, to ...187 Heap up, to 192 High seas, on the 322
Have done with, to 187 Hear a cause, to 192 High time 197
Have full swing, to 187 Hear say, to 193 High up 197
Have had its day, to ,.il87 Heart and soul (with) Hinge on or upon, to. ..197
Have high words, to ...187 193,512 Hint at, to 197
Have in contempla- Heart failing him, one's3l7 His Holiness 197
tion, to 188,210 Heart in the mouth ..193 Hither and thither 197
Have influence with. Hearty d.s a buck 193 Hit off, to 197
to - 188 Hearty eater 8 Hit on or upon, to 197
Have in hand, to 188 Heat lighting 193 Hit the mark, to 197
Have in prospect, to ...188 Heat up, to 193 Hit the nail, to 198
Have in the heart, to ...188 Heave a ship ahead, to 193 Hit the nail on the
Have in view, to 188 Heave a ship to. to 193 head, to 198
Have no business, to ...188 Heave in sight, to 193 Hob-nob, to 193
Have no business there, Heave \ip, to 103 Hobson's choice 198
to 183 Heavy affliction 8 Hocus-pocus 198
Have no ear for music, Heavy fire 193 Hoist with his own
to. 188 Heavy purse 268 petard 198
Have no idea of, to 188 Heavyheart 9 Hold a candle to, to ...193
Have not a leg to stand Hedge a bet, to 19i Hold cheap, to 198
on, to 188 Hedge up, to 194 Hold forth, to 198
Have occassion for, to 189 Heels over head, to Hold good, to 193
Have on. to 189 go 170 Hold in, to 199
Have one foot in the Heft 194 Hold in pledge, to 199
grave, to Ibd Height of one's ambi- Hold in solution, to ...199
Have one's doubts, tion, the 463 Hold off. to 199
to 189 Heir apparent 194 Hold on, to 199
Have one's eyes open, Heir presiimptive 194 Hold one's ncse to
to 189 Helm the midships ...194 grindstone, to 199
Have one's handsfull, Help forward, to 194 Hold ones own, to 199
to 189 Help on, to 194 Hold one's peace, to ...199
Have one's own way, Help one's self to, to ...194 Hold one's self in read-
to 189 Help oiit, to 194 ness, to 200
Have one's will, to 189 Help over, to 195 Holdout, to 200
Have (all) one's wits Help to, to 195 Holdover, to 200
about one, to 189 Help np, to 195 Hold the market, to ...2e0
Have on the brain, to... 189 Helter-skelter 195 Hold the tongue, to ...".iOO

Have other fish to fry, Hem about, around or Hold to, to 2(0
to 190 in, to 195 Hold together, to 2U0
Have place, to I'JO Her beam ends, on 318 Hold up, to 200
Have recourse to, to ...100 Here and there 195 Hold water, to '200
Have the advantage, to 190 Here nor there, neither 299 Hold with, to 2Ui
£LaTe the blues, to 190 Heie to-day and gono Homicide hj iuiead<
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venture 2ol In anticipation 20ft In every qtiartcr 212
Honor a bill, to 201 In a ])ick!e, to be 20G In every respect 212
Honor l.rijht 201 In a row 206 In existence, to hd '.^12
Honors of war 201 In a rut, to move 293 In fact 212
Hoodlnms 201 In arrears 206 In fashion 212
Horn of the clileniiim...201 In a second 206 In favor of 212
Horse and foot 201 In a short time 207 In favor with 213
Horse-guards, Uie 463 In a small con\i3 iss 207 Infernal regions, the... 461
Hot as pepper 201 In a small degree 207 In fine 213
Hothasto.in 215 Inasmuch as 207 In fine feather 213
Hot water, to be in...... 215 In a stew 207 In for a thing, to be ... 13
Household stuff 201 In at the death, to be 42 In for a Iwster 266
House of correction "202 In a trice 207 In for it, to be 213
How comes it 202 In a word 207 In force 213
How comes it about ? 202 In ballast, to be 2<i7 Inform against, to 213
How is that for high ? 202 In battle array 208 In front of 213
How the land lies, to In behalf of 208 In full blast 213
see 093 In black and white 208 In full cry 214
Huddle together, to ...202 In blank 208 In full feather 214
Hue and cr.v 2(2 In bond 208 In full view 214
Hug one's self, to 202 In bulk 208 In fixture 214
Hug theshuie, to.. 2* '2 In case 208 In garrison 214
Hull down 202 Incident to 208 In general 214
Hunt for needle in a In cold blood 209 In good case 214
hav mow, to 270 In common 209 In good earnest 214
Husband one's resoi.r- In common parlance ...20'9 In good part 211,419
ces, to 203 In company with 2"9 In good time 215
In concert 209 In hand 2l5
In conclusion 209 Id harmony witli 215
I.
In conformity to or In hiding 215
I beg pardon 203 with ...209 In high feather 215
I'll engage 203 In connection with 209 In issue 215
111 turn'. 203 In (all) conscience ......210 In its proper place 2l5
Impediment in speech 203 Inconsequence ...210 In jest 215
Impose on, to 204 In considoriition (.f......210 In joke 216
Impregnate with, to ...204 In consistent with ......210 Injustice to 216
I myself 204 In contact ...210 In keeping with 216
In a blaze 204 In contemi^ ation, to be In kind 216
In a body "204 or have 188,210 In league, to be 216
In a box 204 In contempt of 210 In lieu of 216
In addition to 204 In countenance 210 In limbo 216
In advance 204 In co^irse of time 210 In lots 217
In a fair way 204 In deference to 210 In luck, to be 217
In a few words 2U5 In deliance of 210 Inlying pickets 217
In a glow, to be 205 In demand 211 In motion 2l7
In a greater degrre 205 In deposit 211 In name 217
In a gioove, to nm
...385 In detail 21i Inner man 217
In a hign degree 205 Index linger 211 In no degree 217
In a line 2<i5 Indian club 211 In no respect 217
In all ages 205 Indiiin tile 211 In no timn 217
In all directions 205 Indian summer 211 In no way 2l7
In alliance with 205 Indirect tax 211 In no wise 217
In all likeliliood 205 In dispute 211 In obedient to 218
In all probal)ility 205 Indorse in blank, to ...211 In one 218
In all quarters 212 In driblets 211 In one's book, to be ...218
In all respects 205 Inductive method 211 In one's cups to bo 218
In a miin r 205 Indulge in, to 211 In one's element 218
In a niark< d degree ...2*'5 Industrial exhibi ion ...212 In one's employ 218
In a moment 206 In duty bound, to be... 212 In one's hand 213
In and in breeding 80 In earnest 212 In one's power 218
In an evil hour 206 In emljtyo 212 In one's right mind ...218
In aii inataut 20G In every one's mouth. ..212 In one's shoes, to be ...428
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In one's sober senses... 21 In sport 224 In the third place ......229
In one's teeus 2l9 Institute a comparison, In the train of.. ....[."\.. 229
In order 4:3,219 to 224 In the vein ..229
In ordinary 219 In store 224 In the wake of .......... 229
Inorganic matter 219 In strict confidence ..221: In the way ...229
In other words 219 In succession 224 In the wind "'..[\..230
In part 219 In such a case or con- In the wind's eye ...230
In particular 219 tingency 224 In the wrong, to be ••230
In partnership 219 In sunder 224 In the wrong box ..230
In-jjatieut 219 Insurance policy 224 In time ...230
In pawn 219 In su-ipense 224 In token of ...230
In person 2iU Intelligence office 225 Into one's hands ...2l8
In place of 219 In that light 225 Into powder ... ...220
In plain English 220 In the absence of... 225 In torrents, to rain ...•• 371
Id plain lans^uage, In the abstract 225 Into the bargain ...230
terms or words 220 In the bosom of 225 In truth ...230
In point of 22 )
In thebiid 225 In turn ...230
Iq point of fact 212 In the circumstances 225. In two ...231
Iq possession of 22U In the course of 225 In unison 231
Ij^ power 220 In the dark 225 In use ...231
Ijj presence of 22i)
In the dumps 22fl In vain ...231
•^^'*
InP^'i^'^ lu the event of 22S In various ways ...231
Ij^ process of time -20 In the extreme 22> Invest money, to ...231
'^20
In Profi^sion In the eyes of 2'2o In view 231
In proportion •••["21 In the face of 22o In virtue of ...231
In prospect •••';^2l In the face of day 2/6 In vogue ... ...231
In public ••!f2l In the face of world ...22ij Iron rule ......231
In pursuance of •••."21 In the first place 22'3 Iron in the fiie ...231
In quest of ••.21 In the fnlne.ss of time 22?) Is to be 232
In question "^11 In the gap, to stand ...428 Isothermal line ...232
In quick succession ••^ox In the grain 2^7 It being no object ......2 -2
In quiet ."^21 In the gross 2"Z7 I tell you what ...232
Inquire into, to "'21 In the hand or hands It is all up ^"ith him ...49(3
In reason "21 of 227 It is not to be (imagi-
In regard to ^21 In the height of fash- ned, thought, belie-
In relation to "-^^ ion 227 ved, etc.) 232
In request 2*2 In the humor 'i27 It may be seen 232
In reserve 2''2 In the interest of 2^27 It seems 232
In respect of ••*.., 222 In the least, not 306 I would juts as soon
In respect to 222 In the long run 227 as not 232
In room of 219 In the lump 227
In sackcloth and asbes 222 In the main . 227
J.
In search of ••2^2 In the mean time 228
In season •••222 In the middle 228 Jack at a pinch 233
In secret ••222 In the midst of 228 Jack of all trades 233
In session 222 In themood 227 Jail-bird 233
In sheets 22! In the name of 2-28 Jeremy-D-ddler 233
In sh( rt 223 In the nick of time ...228 Job's comforter 233
Inside out 223 In the opinion of 228 Jog the elbow, to 233
In sight, cot.... 30n In the onler of thinfrs 228 Jog the menory, to 233
In sight of 223 In the ordinary course Jog-trot ...-233
Insist on or upon, to .. 223 of things 228 Join the battle, to 233
In sober earnest 223 In (the) place of 229 Join force'^', to 233
Insolvent law 223 In the right place, Join issue, to... "234
In some degree 223 heart 193,463 Joint and several bond
In some measure 223 In the rough ...229 (note or other obliga-
In some such way 223 In the same boat 229 tion) ......234
In special 223 In the same breath 229 Joint claims oommision •ZSI
Inspector-general 223 In the second jilfice ...229 •loint comniision 234
Inspired penmen, the... 464 lu thesnds, to be 229 Joint committeo 23i
In spite of 'i2-i In the teeth of 2i9 Joint concern 234
In spite of one's teeth 22i lathe thivk of 2-29 Jaiut note ...234
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Joint resolution 234 Keep one's bed, to 240 L.
Joint select committee 234 Keep one's footing, to 210 PAGH
Joint standing com- Keep one's ground, to 240
235 Keep one's (own) coim- Laboring oar 216,454
mittee
sel, to 240 Labor of love 246
Joint standinR rules ...'235
Keep one powder dry, Labor under, to 246
Joint stock company ...235
235 to 240 Laid on one's back, to
Joking apart
2^5 Keep one straight, to.... '241 be 246
Jndge-advocate
235 Keep open account, to 241 Laid on the shelf 246
Judicial power
235 Keep open house, to .. '241 Laid up, to be 216
Jiimp a claim, to 247
23o Keep out of the way, Laid waste
Jump at, to of God
Jump from the frying- to 241 Lamb 247
pan, into the fire, to 235 Keep pace with, to 241 Lame apology 9

Jump to a conclusion, Keep quiet, to 241 Lame duck 247

to 235 Keep school, to 241 Lame excuse 9
Jury of inquest 23R Keep the field, to 241 Lamm, to 247
Just now 236 Keep the peace, to 241 Land of the living, in
230 Keep the pot boiling, to 241 the 227
Just so
,...236 Keep the wolf from Landscape gardening 247
Just the thing
the door, to 241 Lap boards, to '247

Keep time, to 242 Lnpsed legacy 247

K. Keep to, to 242 Lapse of time '247
Lap shingles, to '247
Keel over, to 236 Keep to one's self, to ...242
236 Keep under, to 242 Large as life 247
Keep, to 314
Keep up, to 242 Large scale, on a
Keep a jealous eye on, Larrup, to 247
to 237 Keep up corresponde-
'^3^ nce, to 242 Lash into fury, to 247
Keep aloof, to to give the 105
Keep up One's spirits. Last finish,
Keep an eye iipon, to 237 31
to '242 Last gasp, at the
Keep a sharp lookout
237 Keep up with, to 242 Last legs, on one's 319
for, to
Keep watch, to 242 Last resort 247
Keep a stiff upper lip,
237 Kick the beam, to 213 Last stroke, the 4G4
to
Kick the bucket, to 243 Latin union 248
Keep at a respectful
237 Kick rnp a dust, to 243 Laugh at, to 248
distance, to
Kill time, to 243 Laughing matter, no.. .302
Keep at arm's length ...19S
Keep away, to 237 Kill two birds with Laugh in one's sleeve,
237 one stone, to 243 to 248
Keep back, to of the other
Keep body and soul Kind a
of, 9 Laugh out
together, to 237 King's English, to corner of the mouth,
239 murder the 297 to 248
Keep bad hours, to
Keep books, to 238 King of terrors 243 Laugh to scorn, to 248
Keep clear of, to 238 Kitchen-garden 243 Launched into eterni-
238 Kite-flying 243 ty, to be 248
Keep close, to 248
Keep company with, to 238 Kith and kin 243 Launch out, to

Keep counsel, to 238 Knit the brows, to 244 Law of nations '248

Keep dark, to 238 Knock down, to 244 Law of land 248

Keep dark about, to .. 238 Knock-down argument 214 Law of Medes and Per-
2^8 Knocked up 214 sians 248
Keep down, to
238 Knock in the bead, to 244 Lay aside, to 248, 249
Keep from, to '249
Keep going, to 239 Knock into a cocked- Lay apart, to
hat, to 244 Lay at the door of, to
Keep good hours, to ...239
239 Knock off, to 244 249,252
Keep house, to 249
Kepp in check, to 239 Knock under, to 244 Lay a wager, to
Knock up, to 244 Lay away, to 249
Keep in countenance, "249
to 239 Knotty point 245 Lay bare, to
Know better, to 245 Lay before, to 249
Keep in sight, to 239
own mind, Lay by, to '249
Keep in view, to 239 Know one's
to 245 Lay claim to, to 249
Keep in with, to 239
Keep off, to 240 Know the ropes, to 245 Lay damages '249

240 Know what's what, to 245 Lay down, to 250

Keep on, to
Keep one advised, to ...240 Knuckle to, to 245 Lay down the law, to 250
Lay figure 250
Keep one's balance, to 240
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Lay hands on, to 250 having a 305 Lie in the way, to 262
Lay heads together, to 250 Lend a hand, to 256 Lie in wait, to 262
Lay hold of, to 250 Lend an ear, to ...IfiO, 256 Lie on, to 262
Lay in, to 250 Lend one's self to, to... 253 Lie on hand, to 262
Lay in for, to 250 Length and breadth of Lie on one's oars, to ...262
Lay it on thick, to 251 the land, the 464 Lie over, to 262
Lay of the. land 251 Length and breadth ...256 Lie to, to 262
Lay on, to 251 Less than no time, in 216 Lie under, to 262
Lay on one's hand Let siloue, to 257 Lie upsm, to 262
upon, to 251 Let be 257 Lie with, to 262
Lav one's self ojjen to, Let blood, to 257 Life of an execution ...283
to 251 Let bygones be by- Life of the party or
Lay one's self out, to ...251 gones, to 257 company, the 464
Lay on the table, to ...251 Let down, to 257 Lift up toe voice, to ...263
Lay out, to 251 Let diive, to 257 Light as a feather 263
Lay over, to 252 Let fall, to 257 Light fantastic toe, to
Lay siege to, to 252 Let flv, to 257 trip it on the 483
Lay stress on (07" upon) Let go, to 257 Light- lingered 263
to ,.252 Let go by the run, to... 257 Light-fingered gentry,
Lay the ax to the root Let her rip, to . 257 the 464
of, to 252 Let her slide, to 258 Light of the countena-
Lay the foundation of, Let in or into, to 258 nce 263
to , 252 Let into the secret, to 258 Light purse 263
Lay to 252 Let loose, to 258 Light upon, to 263
Lay to heart, to 252 Let rae see 258 Like a log, to sleep 415
Lay to one' s charge, to 252 Let me tell you 258 Like a mushroom, to
Lay under restraint, to 252 Let off, to 258 spring up 426
Lay up, to 2-19, 25:1 Let on, to 258 Like as two peas 20
Lay wait for, to 253 Let one know, to 259 Like blazes 263
Lay waste, to 253 Let out, to 259 Like enough 263
Lead astray, to 253 Let pass, to 259 Like locusts or bees, to
Lead by the nose, to ...254 Letsiip, to 259 swarm 442
Lead captive, to 254 Letter of attorney 259 Likely enough 263
Leading question 254 Letter of credit 259 Likely to happen 263
Leading strings, to be Letter of marque and Like one possessed 264
in 216 repiisal 259 Like trooper, to swear 442
Lead off, to 254 Letters of administra- Like tinder 264
Lead the way, to 254 tion 259 Like wildfire, to spre-
Leak out, to 254 Let the cat out of the ad 425
Leap year 254 bag, to 260 Limb of the law 264
Leave in the dark 254 Let us see 258 Line bees, to 264
Leave in the lurch, to 254 "Let'ip" 9 Line of battle 264
Leave no stone unturn- Let well enough alone, Line of march 264
ed, to 254 to 260 Lion's share, the 234
Leave off, to 255 Level with the ground 260 Liquor, to 264
Leave one alone for, to 255 Levving war 260 Liquor up, to 264
Leave out, to 255 Liubilities 260 Listen to reason, to ...264
Leave out in the cold, Liberal party 260 Literary property 265
to 255 Liberty of the press ...260 Little by little 265
Leave to one's option, Liberty pole 260 Little one 265
to 255 Lick into shape, to 260 Live by one's Avits, to .265
. .

Lee lurch 255 Lick the dust, to 261 Live down, to 265
Lee side 255 Lie at one's door, to ...261 Live feathers 265
Left handed marriage 255 Lie at the root of, to ...261 Live in clover, to 265
Left to one's self, to be 256 Lie between, to 261 Live in hope, to 266
Left to shift for one's I;ieby, to 261 Live in the memory, to 266
self 256 Lie down, to 261 Livelong day, the 266
Legal proof 256 Lie hard or heavy, to. ..261 Live on, to 266
Legal tender 256 Lie in, to 261 Live single, to 266
Legislative body 256 Lie in a nutshell, to ...261 Live stock 266
Legit, to 256 Lie in one, to 261 Live upto 266
Leg to stand on, not Lis in one's gift, to 261 Live with, to ..266
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Living rock '266 Look on the bright side, Main part, the 275
Living soul, a 9 to 271 Made a bed, to 275
Loading-turn 266 Look on the dark side, Make a beginning, to... 275
Load-li ne 2i J6 to 271 Make a call, to 159,275
Load one's suit" with Look on the sunny side, Make a cats-paw of, to 275
stock, to 266 to 271 Make account of, to ...27G
Loan ofSce 2i>7 Look out, to 271 M ake a clean breast of,
Loan society 267 Look-out, on the ;>2;) to 27S
Loaves and fishes 267 Look over, to 271 Make a clean sweep, to 276
Local affection 267 Look round, to 271 Make a country, to 273
Local aiithoriiies 2 "'7 Look sharp, to 271 Make acquainted with,
Jjocal press 267 Look to, to 271 to 271
Lf'ck in, to 267 liOok u[), to 271 I\Iake a deduction, to 276
Lock and key, nndrr ...491 Look up a thing, to ...272 Make advance, to 276
Lock the stable door Look upon, to 272 Make a fool of, to 27.5
after the horse is sto- Look up to, to 272 Make against, to 276
len, to 267 Loose ends, at 27 Make aiiowanco for, to 27i"i
Lrck np, to 267 Lose caste, to 272 Make a man of, to 277
Ijodgo an information, Lose ground, to 272 Make a matter of cons-
to 267 Lose heart, to 272 cience, to 280
Log-rolling 26" Losing game 12 Make amends of, to ...277
Long and short 268 Lose no time, to 272 Make a mess of it, to 277 .

Long chalk, by a 67 Lose one's bahxnce, to 210 Make a minute of, to... 277
Long cloth 268 Lose one's heart, to 272 Make a mock of, to 277
Long clothes 268 Lose one's life to 272 Make a motion, to 277
Long dozen 12 Lose one's purse, to ...'-'72 Make a mountain of
Long duration, of 311 Lose one's self, to 27'i a molc-hill, to 277
Long head 12 Lose one's temper, to. ..273 M dee a move, to 277
Long home 268 Lose one's tongue, to 273 Make an ado, to 2^7
Long odds, by 07 Lose onrt's way, to 273 Make an appearance to 277
Long of stock (nr the Lose one's wit, to 273 Make an appointment,
market) to be 26S Lose sight of, to 273 to 278
Long pull 12 Lose time, to '-^73 Make an ass of one's
Long purse 268 Lose in astonishment self, to 278
Long roll 268 or wonder 273 Make an end of, to 278
Long room 269 Lost to 273 Make an example of, to 278
Long side of the mar- Lost to vritue 273 Make an experiment, to 278
ket, tobe on the 263 Love lost between, no 303 Make an impression, to 273
Long since 269 Love or money, for 148 Make a noise in the
Long staning, of 311 Low ebb, to be at a ... 24 wovld, to 278
Long way off 8 Lower the flag, to 438 Make a note of, to 277
Long winded 269 Low life 273 Make a plunge, to 273
Look about, to 269 Low (pressure) steam 271 Make apoint'of, to 278
Look about one, -to 269 Low relief, in 207 Make a port, to 273
]-ook after, to 269 Lucid interval 274 Make api">lication, to ...279
Look after one's own Lump together, to 274 Make a pretest of, to. ..279
interest, to 269 Lynch- law 274 Make as if, to 27J
Look aghast, to 269 Make assurance doub-
Look at, to 269 ly sure, to 279
Look black, to 269
M. Make a stand, to 279
Look blank, to 269 Made of, to be 42 Make a virtue of neces-
Look blue, to 137,270 Made up of, to be 42 sity, to 279
Look daggers, to 27i) Made of money 271 M;'.ke away with, to ...280
Look down on, to 270 Made to order 274 Make a will, to 280
Look for, to 270 Magic lantern 274 MakebeHve, to 280
Look for a needle in a Magnetic attraction ...274 Make bold, to 280
hay mow, to 270 Maiden assiza 275 Make both ends meet,
Look full in (or into) Maiden name 27.5 to 280
the face of, to 270 Maiden speech 275 Make choice of, to 280
Look in the face, to ,..270 Maid of honor 275 Make conscience of, to 280
Look into, to ...., 270 Main body 275 Make default, to 280
Look on, to 271 Main force, b y G9 Make ducks and drakes^
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at, to 122 Make progress, to 286 Matter of surprise 291'
Make faces, to 280 Make ready, to 28(i Matter of taste .....'....291
Make fast, to 281 Make sad work of, to... 286 Maybe !!'291
Jli.ke for, to 2S1 Make sail, to 286 Mayhap 291
Make free with, to 281 Make scruple, to 286 Means of
g'litoe 291
Make friends, to ..281 Make shift, to 287 Measiire swords, to 292
Make fun of, to 281 Make short work of or Meet half-way, to ...!.'.292
Make game of, to 281 with, to 287 Meet one's expense, to 292
Make good, to "281 Make suit to, to 287 Meet with, to 292
Make haste, to 281 Make sure, to 287 Meet with a change,
Make head against, to 282 Make the best of, to ...287 to 292
Make headway, to 282 Make the laud, to Melt away to 292
Make it a condition, to 282 278, 287 Melting mood, in a 206
Make it one's business, Make the month water, Mending hand, to be
to 282 to 287 on the 323
!Make it one's stiidy, to 282 Make too much of, to 287 Mend one's pace, to ...292
Make it play, to 282 Make tracks, to 287 Mental reservation (or
Make its ap2:)earance, Make trial of, to 288 restriction) 292
to 282 Make up, to 288 Mercantile world 293
Make known, to 282 Make up one's mind, Mere form, a 13
Make light of, to 282 to 283 Marge in or into, to ...293
Make little of, to 283 Make up to, to 288 Meridian of the
Make love to, to
life, .. 464
283 Make water, to 288 Merit-roll 993
Make merry, to 283 Make way, to 288 Merits of the case 293
Make mince-meat of, Malice aforethought [or Merits of the question 293
to 283 prepense) 289 Meteoric showers 293
Make m oney, to 283 Malum in se 289 Might and main, by or
Make much of, to 283 Malum prohibitum. .....289 with ........69.513
Make neither head nor Man in the moon, the 464 Mete out, to 293
tail of, to 283 Man of business 13 Military law 293
Make no bones of, to ...283 Man of letters 13 Milk-and-water 293
Make no difference, to 283 Man of straw , 289 Milk of human kind-
Make no doubt, to 281 Man of taste 13 ness, the 46-4
Make no matter, to ...283 Man of the world 289 Milk-rout
Make no secret, to 294
28-1 M^n's estate 289 Milk walk 294
Make nothing for, to ...28-1 Maunal exercise 289 Mill ."..294
Make nothing of, to Many a 289 Mince matter, to 294
283,281 Many a long day, for 148 Mincing steps 294
Make oath, to 284 Many a time 289 Mind what you are
Make of. to 284 Many times over 289 about
Make off, to 294
284 March in procession, Mineral waters
Make off with, to 294
500 to 289 Mint of money
Make one believe, to ...284 294
March of inlelletct, the 464 Mischief is, the 464
Make one's blood boil, Mare's nest 289 Miss one's figure, to ...294
to 284 Margin 290 Miss stays, to 294
Make one's blood run. Mark out, to 290 Miss the mark, to ... 294 .
cold, to 284 Mark time, to 290 Mistake (one thing) for
Make one's exit, to 285 Marry a fortune, to 290 (another), to
Make one's hair stand 295
Martyr of disease 13 Mixed action 295
on end, to 285 Masket battery 290 Mixed up with, to be. ..295
Make one shudder, to 285 Master of, to be 290 Mob law 295
Make one's manners, Master of ceremonies 290 Mode after, to .295
to 285 Master of one's self, to Modus operandi 295
Make one's mark, to ...285 l^^e
290 Mollygrubs 295
Make one's self scarce, Matter in dispute 348 Moment one can call
to 285 Matter in hand 291 one's own, not hav-
Make one's self under- Matter of choice 291 ing a 305
stood, to 285 Matt er of course 291 Monetary unit 295
Make one's way, to 285 Matter of courtesy 291 Moral certainty 13
Make out, to 286 Matter of fact 291 Moral law 295
Make over, to ... 286 Matter of life and Moral sen.se 295
Make peace, to 286 death 13 More, the 465
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The more. ..the more ...465 on n 35? Number one 303
More and more 295 New stylo 313 Number of times 15
More frightened (or Next door to 300 Nursery tale 308
scared) than hurt ...206 Next of kin 301 Nuts "_;308
More or less 296 Next to nothing 301 Nuts on, to be 3O8
More than a match for, Nice i^oint 301 Nut to crack 15
to be 296 Nice question 301
More than flesh and Niche in the temple
blood can bear 296 of fame 14 o.
Mortal sins 108 Nick a horse 301 Obfuscated 308
Mosquito far (ornet)...296 Nick of time 301 Objective point 308
Most likely 498 Nine days' wonder 301 Obtain the ear of 303
Mother Carey's chick- Nip in the bud, to 301 Obverse of the medal,
ens 296 Kobby 302 the 308
Mount guard, to 296 Nobody (being) the Occupy one's self with,
Moving power 297 wiser 3t)2 to 308
Mow dow 297 Nod assent, to 302 Odds and ends 3u9
Mullygrubs 295 No end of 302 Of account 309
Municipal law
Murder in the
297 No I u Of age, to be 309
first No go 302 Of all things 309
degree 297 No great shakes 302 Ota piece 309
Murder in the second Noise abroad, to 302 Ofa truth 309
degree 297 No joke 302 Of a consequence 309
Muster into service, to 2'J7 No laughing matter ...302 Of course 3(J9
Muster out of service, No matter 3(,2 Off and on 310
to 297 Nom de plume 303 Off duty 310
Muster up, to 293 No mistake 303 Offend against, to 310
My uncle 298 No more 303 Offer to one's view, to 310
Non commissioned Offer violence 310
officer 303 Off-hand 310
N. None else 303 Office found 310
Nag, to 29S No offense 303 Official circles 310
Nail a lie, to 298 No other 303 Off one's guard, to be 310
Nail one's colors to the No period, at 28 Off one's hand 310
mast, to 298 Normal school 303 Oft' one's mind 311
Naked eye 298 Northern lights 304 Off side 311
Name is legion, their... 464 No stranger to, to be... 304 Off the hooks 311
Name the name of No such thing 304 (>ff with you 311
Christ, to 298 Not a bit 304 Of kin 311
Nasty rain '298 Not a few 304 Of necessity 311
Native tongue 298 Not a jot 304 Of no avail 311
Natural history 298 Not a little 304 Of no effect 312
Natural selection 299 Notary public 304 Of no use 312
Natural theology 299 Not asoul 304 Of old 312
Near one's end 299 Not at all 305 Of one's own 312
Near relation 299 Not a whit 304 Of one's own accord ...312
Nearside 299 Note of hand 305 Ofor 312
Neck and neck 299 Nothing loath 305 Of passage 3l2
Negotiable note 299 Nothing to 305 Of purpose 320
Nervous temperament 300 Nothing to speak of ...305 Ot the oiDJnion, to be ...3l2
Net cash 3U0 Notions 306 Oh that 313
Neutral tint 300 Not to be mistaken 306 Old age 313
Never mind 300 Not to be sneezed at ...306 Old as Methuselah 313
Never say die 3C0 Not to be spoken of ...3116 Old as the hills 313
Never tell me 300 Not to breathe a sylla- Old bachelor 313
New birth 3G0 ble about 306 Old boy 313
New-fangled expres- Not to mention 306 Old catholics 313
sion 300 Now and then 307 Old maid 313
New lease of life, to —
Now now 307 Old nick 313
take a 445 Now or never 307 Old school 313
Kew land 300 Now that 307 Old scores, to wipe off 511
New light, to present Null and void, to be ...308 0:d style , 313
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01(1times 314 On penatly of 320 Open the trenches, to... 327

Olive branch 314 On purpose 320 Open to 327

Oq account 314 On sale 320 Open to the view, to ...327
On account of 314 On tap 320 Oi^en wp, to 327
Ou all accounts 314 On tliat account 321 Ojiium farm 327
On all hands 314 On that ground 321 Opposite as light and
On all sides 314 On the alert 321 dark 20
On an average 315 On the brink of 321 Opposite as black and
On any account 315 On the brink of a i)re- white 20
On a par 315 cipice, to be 322 Order arms 327
On a spree 315 On the cards 321 Orderly 328
On a sudden 315 On the carpet, to be ...321 Orderly book 327
On bail 315 On the condition that 321 Orderly officer 328
On behalf of 208 On the contrary 321 Orderly room 328
On call 315 On the defensive, to Orderly-sergeant 328
Once and again 315 be (or stand) 321 Order of the day 328
Once fur all 315 On the eve 322 Order in council 328
Once more ...316 On the fence, to be 43 Organic bodies 328
Once upon or on a time 3 1 On the go 323 Organic law 328
On credit 00, 316 On the guard 322 Ornamental shrubbery 328
On demand 316 Oil the line 322 Other day, the 465
On deposit 211,316 On the mending hand, Other side of the
On duty 316 to be 323 shield, the 465
One and all 316 On (the) motion of 323 Other than 328
One accord, with 513 On the move 323 Out and out 328
One and the same 316 On the nail 32$ Out at the heels, to be 328
One another 316 On the part of 323 Out of 329
One by one 316 On the point of 323 Out of all patience, to bo '629
One consent, with 513 On the rampage, to be 323 Out of breath,' to talk
One day 316 Ou the right 324 one's self -. 459
One-horse... .317 On the road 321 Out of character 329
One of these days 4l'J On the score of 324 Out of conceit with ...329
One side, on 319 On the sly '324 Out of countenance ...329
One-sided view 317 On the spot 324, 494 Out of date 330
Oae swoop, at 29 On the sqiiare 324 Out of doors 330
One's self 317 On the stage 324 Out of harm's way 330
One thing nor another,
I

!
On the stocks 324 Out of hearing 330
neither 317 I On the strength of 325 Out of joint, to be 330
On every account 315 On the stretch 325 Out of keeping 330
j

On every side 317 On the supposition 325 Out of kilter 330

j

One voice, with 513 I

On the trial of 325 Out of one's own mou-
One way or another ...317 j On the verge of 325 th, condemned 95
Oue year with another 317 i On the wane 325 Out of one's wits, frigh-
On lile 318 ! On the watch 325 tened 151
Cm live 318 ! On the way 325 Out of order 330
On foot 318 I
On the whole 325,495 Out of place 330
Oa foot, to bo 318 On the wing 325 Out of pocket 330
I

On guard 318 On tick 325 Oat of print 330

On hand 318 J

I
On time 326 Oiat of reach 331
Oa high 318
I
On tiptoe, to be 326 Out of school, to tell
Oa his own showing ...3l8 ! On trial 326 tales 460
Ort leave 318 i
Open arms, to receive Out of season 331
Only a step 318 i with 373 Our of sight 331
On no account 319 326 Out of sorts .. 331
Open a door to, to
On onc'.s account 319
I

Open air, in the 22S Out of temper 331

i

Ou one's honor 319 Open day light, in 207 Out of the pale of 331
On oue side 319 I

I Open sesame 326 Out of the perpendicu-

On one's own account 326 lar 331
'.
Open sky
(07- hook 319 j
Open the ball, to 326 Out of the question ...331
On oue'.s shoulders 319 I Open the budget, to ...326 Out of the sphere of ...331
Ou one's side 320 I Open the eye of, to 326 Out of theway 331
Qix oBe's way 320 Open the question, to 327 Out of the wood ipr
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tPSfraf!;) 332 Pass into, to 337 Picture of, the 465
Ont of time 332 Passive commerce 337 Piece of information ...342
Out of tune 332 Pass mu-iter, to 337 Piece out, to 342
Out of use 332 Pass one's self off, to... 337 Pigeon English 343
Out-patient 332 Pass one's word, to 337 Pig in a poke, to buy a 66
Outstanding accounts Pass orders 337 Pile, a 343
of 332 Pass over 338 Pillar box 343
Outstript the wind, to 332 Patch up, to 3:?8 Pillar letter-box 343
Out with it 332 Patron saint 338 Pinched with hunger... 343
Over, to be 332 Pattern after, to 338 Pink of perfection,
Over again 333 Paul pry 338 the 465
Over against 333 Pave the way for. to ...338 Pin one down, to 343
Overand above 333 Pay attention to, to ...338 Pin one's faith upon
Over and over 333 Pay court to, to 338 another's sleeve, to 343
Over and over again ...333 l^ay dear, to 338 Pious fraud 15
Over the left 333 Pay dear for the whist- Piping hot 343
Over the way 333 le, to 338 Pit against, to 343
Overrun the constable, 333 Pay down, to 339 Pitched battle 343
Over-shoot one's self, 333 Pay for, to 339 Pitch forks, to rain 370
to 333 Pay homage, to 339 Pitch in, to 344
Over-shoot the mark, Pay in advance to 3 59 Pitch into, to 344
to 333 Pay no regard to, to ...339 Pitch one's tent, to 344
Owe a grudge, to 334 Pay one in his own Pitch on, to 344
Owe it to, to 334 coin [or the same Pitch upon, to 344
Owe one a spite, to 334 coin), to 339 Play ducks and drakes
Owing to 334 Payoff', to 339 at, to 122
Pay one's address to, to 339 Played out 344
Pay one's respects to, Play into the bands of,
P.
to 340 to 344
P'sand Q'e, mind one's 294 Pay one's way, to 340 Play of colors 344
Pack up, to 334 Payout, to 340 Playoff, to 345
Paddle one's own Pay the forfeit or pe- Play one a trick, to ...345
canoe, to 334 nalty, to 340 Play one false, to 345
Pair off, to 335 Pay the piper, to 340 Play one's cords well,
Pair of stairs 142 Peck at, to 340 to 345
Pale as a corpse 335 Peep of day 340 Play the devil with, to 345
Palm off, to 335 Peg along, to 340 Play the fool, to 345
Pan out, to 335 Peg higher, a 15 Play the hypocrite, to 345
Paper money 335 Peg lower, a 15 Play truant, to 345
Paper war 15 Penetrate the mind, to 413 Play with edge-tools,
Parcel out, to 335 Pent up 340 to 345
Pardon me 335 Pepper and salt 341 Plea in bar 346
Park of artillery 18 Per annum 341 Plea in [or of) abate-
Parliamentary train ...335 Percent 341 ment 346
Par of exchange 335 Per centum 341 Pleased to do, to be ...346
Part a cable, to 335 Perpetrate a joke, to ...341 Pleased with, to be 346
Part and parcel 336 Personal action 341 Pleas in discharge 346
Part company, to 336 Pertain to, to 341 Pleas of justification ...346
Part of, to be 43 Pervading spirit 341 Plea to the action 346
Part with, to 336 Peter out 341 Plenty as blackberries 346
Particular average 336 Petticoat government 341 Plough in, to 346
Party spirit 336 Philosopher's stone ...34l Plough out, to 346
Pass a divident, to 336 Pick acquaintance with, Ploiigh up, to 348
Pass a judgment or an to 342 Pk;ck out, to 346
opinion, to 336 Pickaninny 342 Pkickup.to 347
Pass away, to 336 Pick a quarrel, to 342 Pluck up by the roots,
Pass by, to 336 Picked out 342 to 347
Pass current, to 336 Pick one's steps or Plummet line 347
Passed midshipman ...337 way, to 342 Plume one's self, to ...347
Passing notice 337 Pick out, to 342 Plunge bath 347
Pass in review, to 337 Pick to pieces 342 Plunging fire 347
Pass in the mind, to.. .337 Pick up, to 342 Plurality of votes ...^..347
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Pocket' an affront, to... 347 way), to 352 Public works 357
Pocket an insult, to ...347 Presence of mind 352 Pull about one's ears, to 357
Poet laureate 3l7 Present arms, to 352 Pull altogether, a 12
Point, a 3-47 Prestntation copy 352 Pull down, to 358
Point a moral 348 Present to the mind ...353 Pull out, to 358
Point in dispute 348 Preserve game, to 353 Pull the strings [or
Point of honor 348 Pressed for time, to be 353 wires, to 358
Point of view 348 Press forward, to 353 Pull the wool over
Point out, to 318 Press into service, to ...353 one's eyes, to 358
Point to be solved 348 Press of sail, under 492 Pull together, to 358
Poke fun at, to 348 Press on, to 353 Pull up, to 358
Police force 348 Pressure of the times, Pull up stakes, to 358
Polla jury, to 348 the 465 Pursuant to 358
Pontoon bridge 348 Press one hard, to 353 Push on, to 358
Pony 340 Pretty dance, lead a ...253 Push one's way, to 359
Pony up, to 349 Pretty kettle of fish ... 16 Put about, to 359
Poor as a cliurch- Pretty well 354 Put a false constriio-
mouse 340 Previous qusetion, to tion on, to 359
Poor chance ... 340 move the 29G Put a good face npon, to 359
Pop the question, to ...340 Prey on (or iipon) 354 Put an end to, to 359
Popular belief 310 Prey to grief 16 Put apart 249
Pore over, to 340 Price-current 354 Put a rod in pickle, to 359
Port of entry 340 Prima facie edidence...354 Put a ship into com-
Poit the helm 340 Primary (or primitive) mission, to 359
Positive law -07 colors 354 Put aside, to 249
Possessed 304 Prime mover, the 354 Put a spoke in one's
Possessed of, to be 319 Prime of hfe, the 465 wheel, to 425
Possession of the hou- Prior to 354 Put a stop to, to 359
se, in 220 Prison limits 354 Put a way, to 359
Possessory action or Private act 355 Put back, to 359
suit 340 Private calender 355 Put between, to 359
Post accounts, to 349 Private nuisance or Put by, to 360
Postal district 350 wrong 355 Put down, to 360
Postal guide 350 Privileged communi- Put forth, to 360
Posted 3.')0 cation 355 Put heads together, to 250
Post books, to 350 Privileged debts 355 Put in, to 360
Post-haste ... 350 Privy to 355 Put in appearance, to 360
Post mortem examina- Probate court 355 Put in a work. to.. 360
tion 350 Probate duty 355 Put in force, to 360
Pot-tuck 350 Process of reasoning ...355 Put in irons, to 360
Pounce upon 350 Produce an instance, to 355 Put in pledge, to 361
Pour a broadside, to ...350 Prodirctive of, to be ...355 Put in practice, to 361
Pour into, to 350 Proficient in 356 Put in requisition, to 361
Pour oil on the trou- Profit by, to 356 Put into, to 360
bled waters, to 351 Prog 356 Put into the way of, to 361
Pour out the vails of Promissory note 356 Put in tune, to 361
one's wrath, to 351 Proof-sheet 356 Put it to, to 361
Poverty-stricken 351 Prorata 356 Put off 361
Power of attorney 16 Pros and cons 356 Put on, to ..362
Powers that be 351 Protest a bill (or note)to 358 Put on airs, to 362
Practicable breach 351 Protest against, to 356 Put one in possession
Practical joke 351 Protracted meeting ,..356 of, to 362
Practical-cruise 351 Proud flesh 356 Put one off his guard, to 362
Practice on -^e's credu' Proud of 357 Put one on his mettle,
hty, to 351 Provide against, to 357 to 363
Pray in aid, to 351 Provided that 357 Put one's foot in it, to 362
Preach up, to 352 Provide for 357 Put one's head into a
Precatory words 352 Proximate cause 357 hornet's nest, to 362
Precedent condition ...352 Public credit 357 Put one's nose out of
Preference shares 352 Public law 357 joint, to 362
Pregnant with, to be ...352 Public opinion 357 Put one's self forward,
Prepare the giound {or Public war 357 to 362
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Queen regent 368 Reckon on {or upon), to 373
Put one's self in the
Queen regnant 368 Reckon with, to 373
place of others, to ...3G3 369 Reconnaisance in force 373
Queen's bench
Put on one's good be- Queen's counsel 369 Red as fire 373
havior, to 363
Queen's evidence 369 Red flag, to hung
Put on one's guard ...363 Queer fish 369 out the 182
Put on the screws, to... 363 Question at (or in) Redeem one's pledge,to 374
Put out, to 363
issue 369 Red-letter day 374
Put out of humor, to... 363
...364
Question of privilege Red man 374
Put out of sight, to
Quick as thought 369 Redskin 374
Put over, to 304
Qiii(-k parts 369 Red tape 374
But pen to paper, to ...364 Reduce a design, draft
(Quicken one's pace, to 369
•Put that into your pipe or figure, to 374
361 Quick time 369
and smoke it Reduce a or for-
Quite anotlier thing ...369 ^fort,
Put the best foot fore- 374
Quite a wuile 369 tification, to
most {or forward),
364 Quite the contrary 369 Reduce to powder, to 374
•
to
Quit coast, to 370 Refer to,to 374
Put the cart before
364 Quits, to be 370 Reform school 375
the horse, to
364 Quit scores, to 370 Regular 375
Put the case
Qui vive, on the 323 Regular as clock-work 375
Put the great seal into
commision, to . 364 Quod 370 Regular intervals,at .... 29
Regixlar troops 375
Put through, to 365
Regular way 375
Pat to death, to 'iob R. Regulation cap, sword
Put to flight, to ...365
Put together, to 365 Pack and ruin 370 or uuiform 375
Put to inconvenience, Pack one's brain, to ...370 Rein in, to 375
to 365 Katr, shag (or tag) and Relating to 22
365 bobtail 370 Rely upon, to 375
Put to it, to be
Put to press, to 3()5 Pail way-plant 370 Remain at a distance,
365 Pain or shine 371 to 375
Put to rights, to .

Put to roiit, to 365 Pliny day, against a ...253 Remain over, to 375
Put to sea, to 365 Paise a blockade, to ...371 Remotelv related 375
Put to shame, to 365 Raise a siege, to 371 Render null, to 375
Put to the bhish,to ...366 Raise the wind, to 371 Repeat as a parrot, to 375
Put to the proof, to ...366 Rake up, to 371 Reported of, to be 376
Put to the rack, to 366 Random shot 371 Report one's self, to ...376
Put to the sword, to ...366 Range with, to 371 Republic of letters,

Put to the test, to 366 Rank and tile 371 the 466
Pnt to the trumps, to 366 Rankle in the breast, Repugnant to 376
Put to vote, to 366 to 371 Reserve fund 376
Put up 366 Rap on the knuckles, Residuary legatee 576
367 to get a 160 Resolved 376
Put-up job, a
Put upon 367 Rate a chronometer, to 371 Resolved into, to be ... 43
Rather, the 465 Respecting 52
Put up the sword, to ...367
Rattling pace 16 Respect the person, to 376
Reach after at or unto, Rest assured 376
Q. to 372 Rest assured, to 377
Quaker gun 367 Reach one's ears, to ...372 Rest on one's oars, to 262
QuaHtiedfee 367 Read a lecture or ser- Rest with, to 377
Qualified indorsement 367 mon, to 372 Result from, to 377
Qualified negative 367 Reading of a bill 372 Resulting use 377
Qualified property 368 Ready, the 466 Retire, to 377
Qualitative analysis ...368 Ready money 372 Retired hst 377
Quantitative analysis 368 Ready to burst 372 Retiring pension 377
Quantity of estate 368 Ready to drop 372 Retroactive law 377
Quarrel with one's Real action 372 Return ball 377
bread and butter, to 368 Real estate 372 Return the compli-
Quarter face 368 Reason in a cire'c, to ...372 ment, to 377
Quartermaster-general 368 Recall to life, to 372 Reverse an engine, to 378
Queen consort 368 Receiving oflice 373 Reverse of the medal,
Queen- dowager 368 Receiving ship 373 the 378
Queen-mother 3G8 Reciprocity treaty 373 Revolve in the mind,
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to 378 Rongh guess 17 Saddle with, to 388

Khyme nor reason, Rough it, to 382 Sad dog 388
neither 293 Rough on one, to be ...382 Safe and sound 388
Bbyme or reason, with- Round-about way, in Sailing orders 388
out 378 a 206 Sail large, to 171
Bib 378 Round a period, to 382 Sally forth, to 388
Ribbons =^78 Round in. to :i83 Salt as brine 388
Riohas Croesns 378 Round number ...222, :'.8:] Salt down stock, to 388
Ride and tie, to 378 Hound to, to 385 Salted, to be 389
Ride at anchor, to 378 Round trip 383 Salt water 389
Ride bodkin, to 378 Round trot 383 Same mind, to be of
Ride easy, to 378 Round up, to 383 the 313
Ride hard, to 378 Rowdy 3S'5 Same thing the
as, 466
Ride hard, to 378 Royal assent 383 Sands on the sea shore, ,

Ride one's hobby (or Royal road 3^3 as the 21

hobby-horse), to 379 Rub down, to 38", Sap the foundations
Ride post, to 379 Rub out, to 383 of, to 389
Ride rough-shod, to ...379 Rub up, to 384 Satisfy all demands,
Ride Shanks' mare, to 379 Ruling passion 384 to 389
Rig a ship, to 379 Rnle the roast, to 381 Sauce 389
Right a vessel, to 379 Run, to 384 Sauce, to 389
Right ahead 379 Run a church, to 384 Save appearances, to... 389
Ric;hts and left 379 Run after, to 384 Save one's bacon, to ...389
Right angles 29 j
Run against, to 381 Saving one's presence 389
Right away (or off) 379 i
Run amuck, to 384 Sawbones 390
Rihgt-hand man 379 I
Run a race, to 381 Sawney 390
Right of search 379 |
Run a risk, to 385 Say a good word for,
Right of siipport 380 Run a tilt, to 3^5 to 390
Right of way 380 Run away, to 385 Say good bye, to 390
Rights and lefts 380 Knu counter, to :i85 Say grace, to 390
Rit,dit smart 380 Run down, to 385 Say over again, to 115
Right the helm, to 194, 380 Run foul of, to 385 Say over one's beads,
Ring the changes on, Run high, to 385 to 390
to' 380 Run in (or into), to ...385 Scalawag 390
Ringing of (or iu) the Run in debt, to 385 Scale {or scale down)
ears 380 Ri\n in one's head, to 386 a debt, wages, etc.,
Rip open, to 380 Run in the blood, to ...386 to 390
Rip out, to 3Sn Running dnys 38'') Scarcely any 390
Rise in the v.orld, to ...380 Running fight 386 Scarcely ever 390
Rising generation, the 4C)L) Running fire 386 Scare up, to 390
Rising of 380 Rxinning title 386 Scatter to the winds,
Road-agent 381 Run of luck 386 to 390
Robbing Peter to pay Run on, to 386 Scene of action 391
Paul 381 Run one's face, to 386 Scoot, to 391
Rocks 381 Run out, to 386 Score of, on the 324
Rolling fire 381 Run over, to 387 Scourge of the human
Rolling stock (or plant) 381 Run riot, to 387 race 391
Roll in riches (or wea- Run the eye over, to ...387 Scrape acquaintance
lth), to 381 Run the guard, to 387 with, to 391
Roll into a ball, to 381 Run the rig upon, to... 387 Scrape together, to 391
Roll of honor 381 Run through, to 387 Scratched ticket 391
Roll on, to 381 Run together, to 387 Screamer 391
Roll up, to 381 Run up, to 387 Screwed 391
Roman candle 382 Run lapon, to 386 Screw loose, a 391
Room and to spare 382 Run wild, to 387 Screw out, to 392
Root and branch 382 Rush headlong, to 387 Screw up, to 392
Root out, to 382 Rustic work 388 Scum of society 392
Rope of sand 382 Sealed book 18
Rough customer 3S2 Seal of secrecy, under
Rough diamond 38i the 493
Rough draft 382 SacV.<ith and ashes, Seal the lips, to 392
uRugh estimate ........ 17 in „..i 222 Seal up, to 392
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Search out, to 392 Serve a writ {or pro- Set store by, to 403
Search-wiirrant 392 cess), to ...397 Set the fashion, to 403
Seat of authority 392 Servo one out, to ;i97 Set the hand to, to ...403
SecondaiT' evidence ...392 Serve one riglit, to ... 398 Set the heart at rest,
Second cousin 392 Serve one's apprentice- to 403
Second edition 393 ship, to 398 Set the law at defiance,
Second fiddle, to play 345 Serve one's time, to ...398 to 403
Second-hand 393 Serve one's tiirn, to ...398 Set the river on fire,
Second floor, second Servo one the same to 404
story 393 sauce, to 398 Set the table in a roar,
Second thought, on ...320 Serve up, to 398 to 404
Second arms, to 393 Service of a writ, pro- Set the teeth on edge,
See at a £;liince, to 393 cess, etc 398 to 401
See daylight, to 393 Set about, to 398 Set together by the
See fair play, to 393 Set against, to 398 ears, t.o 405
Seeing that, seeing... .
39-4 Set a-going, to 398 Set to rights, to 365
See it, to 394 Set an example, to 398 Set to work, to 405
See it out, to 394 Set apart, to 249, 399 Set up, to 105
See land, to 394 Set a saw, to .399 Set up, to be 405
See one paid, to 394 Set aside, to 249,399 Settle differences, to... 404
See one's way clear, Set at deliance, to 399 Settle down, to 404
to 394 Set at ease, to 399 Settled purpose 405
See one to, to 394 Set at naught, to 399 Settle on {or upon), to 404
See service, to 394 Set a trap {or snare), Settle the question,
See that (a thing is to 399 to 404
done), to 395 Set at rest, to 399 Settling day 404
See the light, to 395 Set a value on, to 400 Seven league boots, in 222
Se^ the point, to 395 Set before, to 400 Seven-shooter 405
See through, to 395 Set by, to 400 Seven wonders of the
See to, to 395 Set down, to be 400 world 405
Seen better days, to Set eye on, to 400 Sew up, to '105
have 190 Set fire to, to 400 Shade of difference 405
Seen its days, to have 187 Set foot on, to 400 Shake hands witb, to .406
Seen the elephant, Set forth, to 400 Shake of?, to 406
to have 190 Set forward, to 4no Shake off the yoke, to... 406
Seed down, to 393 Set free, to 401 Shake one's faith or
Seek a clew, to . 394 Set in, to 401 belief, to 4o6
Seek after, to 394 Set in order, to 401 Shake one's sides, to ...406
Seize on (or upon), to 395 Set light by, to 401 Shake the head, to 4(6
Self-made man 395 Set milk, to 401 Shakes, the .....466
Sell, a 395 Setoff, to 401 Sham Abraham, to 406
Sell flat, to 67 Set on, to 401 Shanks' mare, on 320
Sell one's life dearly, Set on {or upon), to be 401 Shape one's course,
to 39G Set one's cap for {or at), to 406
Sell out, to 396 to 401 Sharpen the wits, to ...406
Sell short, to 39o Set one's face against, Shave a note, to 407
Seller's option 395 [
to 401 Shed blood, to 407
Semi-occasionally 393 Set one's hand to, to 402 Shed light upon, to ...470
Send about one'.s busi- Set one's hand and Sheep's eve, to cast a 77
ness, to 396 seal, to 402 Sheep-walk 407
Send forth {or out), to 396 Set one's heart on, to... 402 Sheer off, to 407
Send packing, to 397 Set one's wits to work, Sbeer lip, to 407
Send to Coventry, to .. 397 to 402 Sheet of water 19
Send word, to 397 Set on fire, to 402 Shell out, to 407
Sensible of, to be 397 Set on foot, to 4(12 Shift about, to 407
Sequester one's self, Set out, to 402 Shift off, to 407
to 397 Sec over, to 402 Shining light 19
Sergeant-major 397 Set rank, to 403 Ship off, to 407
Serve an attachment, Set right, to 403 Ship of the line 407
to 397 Set sail, to.. 403 Shipping articles 407
Serve as a substitute, Set purpose 403 Ship's husband 408
to 397 Set speech , v.4U3 Ship's paper 408
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Ship the oars, to 408 SinglB blessedness 413 Snap 418
Shoot ahead of, to 408 Sing out, to 413 Snap ojie's fingers at,
Shoot tip, to 408 Sinking fund 413 to 418
Shop bill 408 Sink into the mind, Snap one up (short),
Shore dinner 408 to 413 to 418
Short allowance, to Sink money, to 413 Sneezed at, not to be. ..306
put on 363 Sink or swim 413 So and so 418
Short commons 408 Sisters of charity 413 Sober down, to 418
Shortcut 19 Sister of mercy 414 Sober reality 418
Short notice, at '20 Sit bodkin, to 378 So called 418
Shorten sail, to 4U8 Sit in judgment, to ...414 Social evil, the 418
Short of, to be 408 Sit it out, to 414 Society verses 418
Shorts, the 466 Sit on the fence, to ...414 Sockdologer 418
Short-spoken 408 Sit on thorns, to 414 So far forth 419
Show light, to 409 Sit under to 414 So far as concerns ......419
Show forth, to 409 Sit up, to 414 So forth 419
Show his paces, to 409 Sixes and sevens, at ...414 Soft impeachment, to
Show, of hands 409 Sketch-book 414 own the 334
Show off, to 409 Skim the surface, to ...415 Soft money 419
Show of reason 409 Skin-flint 415 Soft-soap, to 419
Show one's colors, to ...409 Skin over, to 415 Solar system 419
Show one's face, to 409 Slacken one's gait {or Solar year, 419
Show one's teeth, to ...409 pace), to 415 Sold 419
Showiip, to 410 Slant of wind 415 Somehow or other 419
Shove by, to 410 Sleep a wink, not to ...3(i7 Some of these days 419
Shrapnel shell 410 Sleeping partner 415 Some one 41-9
Shrink from, to 410 Sleight of hand 415 Something else 420
Shrug the shoulders, Slight over, to 415 Sometime ago 420
to 410 Slip a cable, to 415 Somewhere aboirt 420
Shuffle off, to 410 Slip of the pen 415 So much so 420
Shuffle up, to 410 Slip of the tongue 415 So mtich the better ...420
Shut down, to 410 Slip on, to 415 So much the worse 420
Shut in, to 410 Slipper as an eel 416 Sooner or latt r 420
Shut of, to be 411 Slip the collar (or Sophomore class 4i0
Shut one's self up, to 411 halter), to 416 Sore subject 420
Shut out, to 411 Slip up, to 416 So-so 420
Shut the door upon, Sloop of war 416 So soon as 4"i0
to 411 Slop over, to 416 So that 421
Shut up, to 411 Slow coach 416 So then 421
Sickbay 411 Slow length along, to So to speak 4'2l
Sick headache 411 drag its 117 Sound as a roach 21
Sick list, on the 324 Sluice off, to 416 So'ind currency 4'il
Sick market 19 Slur over, to 416 Sound in damages, to... 421
Sick of, to be 411 Small arms 416 Sound the alarm, to ...421
Side-bar rule 411 Small coin 416 Sour grapes 421
Side by side 411 Small consequence, of 312 Sovereign state 421
Side with, to 41'2 Small end of the Sow broadcast, to 421
Siege-train 412 wedge, the 467 Sow the seeds of, to ...422
Sift out, to 412 Small fruits 417 Spanking breeze 422
Sight, a 19 Small fry 417 Spare room 42i
Signal post (or staff).... 412 Small hours 417 Speak a good word
Signal telegraph 412 Small scale, on a 315 for, to 390
Sign manual 412 Small talk 417 Speak a ship, to 422
Sign off, to 412 Smash-up 417 Speak for itself, to 422
Sign the pledge, to 455 Smell a rat, to 717 Speak one's mind, to... 422
Signs of the times, the 466 Smell of, to 417 Speak volumes, to 422
Silent partner 412 Smell of the shop, to ...417 Speak well for, to 422
Silver wedding 504 Smell out, to 417 Special deposit ,.4;i2
Simon-pure 412 Smiles of fortune, the 466 Special property 423
Simple contract 412 Smooth log 417 Specific character 423
Simple obligation 413 Smooth the way, to ...417 Specific duty 4^3
Sinews ojf war, tli© 413 Snake out, to 418 Specific gravity 422
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Specific legacy 423 Stand in one's own Step into, to 433
Specific Bame 423 light, to 428 Stick 433
Spent ball 423 Stand in one's shoes, Stick at, to 433
Spick Jind span new 423 to 428 Stick by. to 433
Spike the p;uns, to 423 Stand in stead, to 428 Stick in one's crop or
Spinal column 423 Stand in the way of, gizzard, to 4 3
Spin a yarn, to 423 to 429 Stick in the throat,
Spin out to -i'-i Stand it, to 42i) to 433
Spin street-yarn, to 424 Stand of arms 21 Stick out, to 434
Spirit and the letter, Standoff, to 429 Stick to, to 434
the 424 Stand off and on, to ...429 Sticking place, to screw
Spirit farm 424 Stand on ceremony, one's courage to the 391
Splice the main brace, to 429 Stiff as a poker 434
to 424 Stand on end, to 429 Still as a mouse 434
Split hairs, to 424 Stand on one's own Still less 434
Split the difference, legs, to 429 Still more 434
to 424 Stand on the defensi- Stir a peg {or step), not
Split ticket 424 ve, to 321 to 307
Splurge 424 Stand one in, to 429 Stir up, to 434
Spoiled child; a 425. Stand one's ground, Stir your stumps. 434
Spontaneous combus- to 429 Stirring events 434
tion 425 Stand out, to 430 Stitch of work, a 22
Spoons 425 Stand ovev, to 430 Stitch up, to 434
Sport one's door (or Standstill, to 430 Stock down, to 435
oak), to 425 Stand still, to come Stock-exchange 435
Sport of, to be the 425 to a 91 Stock in trade 435
Sport of fortune, the ...425 Stand to, to 430 Stone age ... 435
Spread abroad, to 425 Stand to reason, to 430 Stone's throw, a 23
Spread it on thick, Stand to sea, to 430 Stop over, to 435
to 251 Stand treat, to 430 Stop payment, to 435
Spread one's self, to... 425 Stand trial, to 430 Stop short, to 435
Spree it, to 425 Stand up, to 430 Stop the mouth, to 435
Spree, on a 315 Stand up for, to 431 Storm brewing, a..'. 23
Spring a leak, to 425 Stand-up fight 21 Straight ticket 435
Spring a rattle, to 425 Stand upon, to 431 Strain a point, to 435
Spring the luff, to 426 Staple commodity ... 431 . Strain every nerve, to. ..436
Spur of the moment, Stare one in the face,to 431 Strain one's eyes, to ...436
on the 324 Stare it, to 431 Strategic point 436
Spy out, to 426 Star-spangled banner 431 Straw bail 436
Square by, to 42(> Start for, to 431 Straw bid 436
Square with, to 426 Start game, to 431 Streak it, to 436
Squeeze out, to 426 Start off, to ,
431 Street Arabs 436
Squeeze through, to ...426 Start up, to 431 Stress of weather 436
Stack arms, to 426 State of nature, in a ....207 Stretch of imagination 436
Staff of life, the 467 State paper 431 Stretch a point, to 435
Stage whisper 426 State's evidence ., 431 Strictly speaking 437
Stale demand 426 Statute of limitations... 432 Strike a balance, to ...437
Stamp out, to 427 Stave off.to 432 Strike a bargain, to ...437
Stand a chance, to 427 Stay away, to :432 Strike a docket, to 437
Stand aghast, to 427 Stay one's hand, to ..432 Strike a jury, to 437
Stand aloof, to 427 Steal along, to 432 Strike dumb, to 437
Stand at the head, to. ..427 Steal a march, to 432 Strike home, to 437
Stand by, to 427 Stealed against 432 Strike in, to 437
Sti^nd fast, to 427 Steerage passenger 432 Strike off, to 437
Stand fire, to ;427 Steer clear of, to 432 Strike oil, to 438
Stand for, to 427 Steer for, to 432 Strike one's colors, to 438
Stand in fear of, to 428 Stem the tide or torrent Strike one's fancy, to.. .438
Standing dish, a 428 of, to 432 Strikeout, to 438
Standing orders 428 Step, only a 318 Strike root, to 438
Standing rules 428 Step aside, to 433 Strike the beam, to 243
Standing water 428 Step by step 433 Strike the eye, to 438
Stand in hand, to 423 Step in, to 433 Strike the flag, to ......433
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Strike np, to 438 Sweet tooth 443 Take in tow, to 449
Strike while the iron Sweet upon {or on), to Tiike it, to 449
is hot, to 439 be 443 Take it coolly, to 450
Strong as a lion (or Take it easy, to 450
horse) 439 Take it ill, to
Strong-box 439
T. Take it out, to
450
...450
Strong hand 23 Table of contents 444 Take its rise, to 4S0
Strong point 439 Take a course, to 441 Take kindly to, to 450
Strong pull l-i Take advice, to 444 Take leave, to 450
Struck all of a heap, to Take a fancy, to 444 Take liberties, to .444
be 439 Take a favorable turu, Take measures, to 450
Stxibbovn fact 23 to 44t Take notice, to 450
Stuff, to 439 Take after, to 444 Take oath, to 451
StuflE the ballot-box, Take air, to 444 Take off. to 451
to 439 Take a liberty, to 444 Take off the edge of,
Stumble upon, to 439 Take along, to 444 to 451
Stump orator 439 Take amiss, to 445 Take on, to 451
Stump speech 439 Take an account of, to 445 Take one's chance,
Stunner 440 Take a paper, to 445 to 451
Stunning 440 Take a ride, to 445 Take one's choice, to. ..451
Subject to examination, Take a risk, to 445 Take one's departure,
trial, or test, to 440 Take arms, to 445 to 451
Submarine telegraph ...440 Take a shine to, to 415 Take one's exit, to 285
Submit to the test, to 366 Take a shoot, to 445 Take one's fancy, to ...438
Subscription paper 440 Take a snack, to 445 Take one's flight, to ...451
Subtle point 301 Take a step, to 445 Take one's own course,
Suchaudsuch 440 Take at one's word, to 452
Such as 410 to 44G Take one's self off, to 4.V2
Such being the case ... 22 Take a turn, to 446 Take one's stand, to ...452
Such is the case 440 Take a walk, to 446 Take one's time, to 452
Sue out, to 440 Take breath, to ....446 Take one's word for,
Sugar the pill, to 159 Take captive, to 446 to 452
Suit one's fancy, to ...441 Take care, to 446 Take one to do, to 452
Sum and substance 441 Take care of, to 446 Take on trust, to 452
Summit level 441 Take counsel, to 446 Take out, to 452
Sum total 441 Take credit to one's Take pains, to 452
Sum up, to 441 self for, to 446 Take part, to 453
Sunk in oblivion 64 Takedown, to 446 Take passage in, to ...453
Superior to, to be 411 Take down a peg, to ...447 Take place, to 453
Supplemental bill 441 Take effect, to 447 Take possession, to ...453
Support arms, to 441 Take exception Take precedence, to ....453
Sure as fate {or death) 441 against or to, to 447 Take rank of, to 453
Svire enough 441 Take fire, to 447 Take root, to...- 453
Sure ground, on 320 Take for, to 447 Take sides, to 453
Surprise party 412 Take for granted, to ...447 Take sight, to 453
Surrender at discre- Take fright, to 4l8 Take shock, to 453
tion, to 442 Take ground, to 448 Take steps, to 445
Suspension bridge 442 Take heart, to 448 Take stock in, to 454
Suspension of arms ....442 Take heed, to 448 Take the air, to 454
Swag 442 Take heed to or of, to 448 Take the average, to ...454
Swallow up, to 442 Take hold of or on, to 448 Take the bull by the
Swear in, to 442 Take horse, to 448 horns, to 454
Swear off, to 412 Take in, to 448 Take the cars {boat,
Swear the peace against Take in dudgeon, to ...449 stage), to 454
one, to ^ 443 Take in hand, to 449 Take the field, to 454
Sweat coin, to 443 Take in sail, to 449 Take the first step, to 454
Sweat of one's brow Take in account, to 449 Take the hint, to 454
70, 443 Take into considera- Take the initiative, to 454
Swell the ranks, to 443 tion, to 449 Take the law into one's
Sweep away, to 443 Take into custody, to... 449 own hands, to 451:
Sweep for the anchor, Take into one's head, Take the law of, to 455
to i43 to 449 Take the lead, to 455
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460 guard, to 363
Take the xiame of God _ Tell of, io
460 Throw one's self on {or
4:55 Tell off, to
in vain, to
Tell one's beads, to ...390 upon), to 471
Take the offensive, to 45o 460 Throw open, to
Tell tales, to 471
Take the place of, to ...4^-5 Throw out, to 471
Tell tales out of school,
Take the part of, to ...455 460 Throw out ,a feeler, to 471
Take the pledge, to 455 to
455 Tender mercies 460 Throw overboard, to ...471
Take the reins, to Throw up, to
Tender one's resigna- 471
Take the shine off
455 tion, to 461 Throw up the sponge,
from, to
455 Ten to one 461 to 471
Take the stump, to Thrown on
Ten Tip 461 one's beam-^
Take the trouble, to ...455 461 ends, to be
will for the Thanks to 470
Take the '22 Thrust one's nose, to... 472
deed, to 156 That being so
That far 461 Thrust one's self into,
Take the wind out of
one's sail, to 456 That I know of, not ...306 to 472
456 That is to say 461 Thrust out, to 472
Take time, to
Theatre of war 461 Thundering 472
Take time by the
forelock, to 456 Thereby hangs a tale... 466 Thus far 472
456 There's the rub 466 Tickle the palm, to 472
Take to, to
456 Thick and thin, Tide over, to 472
Take to do, to
through 469 Tie the hands, to 472
Take to drinking, to ...456
457 Thick as hail ,....468 Tie the nuptial knot,
Take to heart, to
457 Thick as hops 22 to 472
Take to task, to
Thin end of the wedge, Tie to, to 472
Take to the heels, to ...457
the 467 Tie up or down, to 472
Take to the road, to ...457
457 Think aloud, to 468 Till 473
Take turns, to
457 Think better of it, to.. .468 Till doomsday 473
Take umbrage, to
457 Think good, to 468 Till now 473
Take up, to
Take up arms, to 457 Think hard of, to 468 Till then 473
Take up one's quarters Think much of, to 468 Time after time 473
at,to 458 Think no more of, to ...468 Time immemorial 473
Take up the cross, to. ..458 Think scorn, to 468 Time is up, the 473
Take up the gauntlet, Think well, to 468 Time of day 473
to 458 This day week, fort- Time of life 473
Take up time, to 456 night, or month 468 Time on one's hands ...473

Take up with, to 458 Thorn in the side 469 Time out of mind 474
Take upon one's self, 'thousand of brick, a ... 26 Time-table 474
to 458 Three sheets in the Time to spare 474
Take upon trust, to ...452 wind 469 Time was 474
Take vent, to 458 Throbbing pain 4(39 Time well spent 474
Take water, to 458 Through-tare, through- Time worn 474
Take wing, to 458 ticket, through-train 469 Times are changed 474
Taken aback, to be 450 Through the fingers, to Tin wedding 504
Taken ill (or sick), to slip 416 Tip off,to 474
be 450 Through the medium Tip one's fin, to .........474
Taken up with, to be... 451 of 469 Tip over, to 474
Taking all things toge- Throw by, to 469 Tip the double, to 474
ther 458 Throw cold water on, Tip the wink, to 474
Taking one thing with to 469 Tip-top 475
another 459 Throw down the gaun- Tip up, to 475
Talk big, to 459 tlet, to 469 Tit for tat 475
Talk of, to 459 Throw dust in {or into) Title deeds 475
Talk over, to 459 the eyes, to 470 To a certain degree {or
Talk to, to 459 Throw in, to 470 extent) 475
Tar and feather, to 459 Throw into prison, to 79 To a degree 475
Taste of, to 459 Throw into the shade, To a hair 475
Teach the young idea to 470 To a large extent 475
how to shoot, to 459 Throw light upon, to... 470 Toaman 475
Tear asunder, to 460 Throw off, to 470 To a nicety 476
Tear out, to 460 Throw off the mask, to 470 To a shat-low (or skele-
Tear piecemeal, to 460 Throw off the scent, to 471 i
ton), reduced 374
Tell its own tale, to ...400 Throw one oil his 1 To a T,to lit or suit 441
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To a turn ...476 Too many, to be 477 Trust to a broken reed,
To account 314 Too many irons in the to 484
To all appearance 475 fire, to have 477 Try it on, to 485
To and fro 475 Too much of a good Try on, to 485
To be sure 47(5 thing 477 Try one's hand, to ......485

To blame 476 Tooth and nail... 478 Try one's luck, to 485
To boot 476 Top of the scale, at Try the eyes, to 485
To come 476 the 32 Tuckered out 485
To death, frightend ...151 Top off, to 478 Tuck on, to 485
To-do 476 Topple over, to 478 Tug of war, the 467
To make a loog story Topsy-turvy 478 Turn a deaf ear to, to... 485

short 476 Toss o£E, to 479 Turn a penny, to 48b

To no purpose 477 Toss up, to 479 Turn adrift, to 486
To one's face 477 Total abstinence 479 Turn and turn about ...486
To one's hand {or han- Toxichandgo, to 481 Turn and twist, to 486
ds) 477 Touch at, to 481 Turn aside, to 486
To one's heart's con- Touch off, to 481 Turn away, to 486
tent 478 Touch on {or upon), Turn away from, to ...486
To one's knowledge ...478 to 481 Turndown, to 486
To one's mind 478 Touter 481 Turn in, to 486
To one's taste 478 Tower of strength, a ...481 Turn in the mind, to... 487
To perfection 478 Town-talk 481 Turn into, to 487
To pieces 478 Trace back, to 481 Turn of mind 487
To say the least 479 Trade-dollar 481 Turn off, to 487
To seek 479 Trade sale 482 Turn on, to 489
To some purpose 479 Train of reasoning 355 Turn one's coat, to 487
To that effect 479 Train up, to 482 Turn one's hand to, to 487
To the best of one's Transmogrify, to 482 Turn one's money, to. ..487
abilities 479 Traps 482 Turn out 487
To the best of one's Travel post, to 482 Turn out well, to 488
knowledge 479 Tread close upon, to ...482 Turn over a new leaf,

To the contrary 179 Tread on the heels of, to 488

To the elbows, up 496 to 482 Turn tail, to 488
To the end of time ...479 Tread out, to 482 Turn the back, to 488
To the end that 48i) Treasure up in memo- Turn the back upon,
To the face 480 ry, to 482 to 488
To the full 480 Treat with, to 482 Turn the corner, to 488
To the hub, up 496 Treaty of reciprocity ...373 Turn the edge of, to ...488
To the knife, war 501 Tremble in the balan- Turn the enemy' flank,
To the last 480 ce, to 482 to 488
To the letter ....480 Trench upon, to 483 Turn the head, to 488
To the life 480 Trestle work 483 Turn the occasion to
To the mark, up 496 Trial by record 483 account, to 488
To the minute 480 Trial of, on the 325 Turn the scale, to 489
To the purpose 480 Trick out, to 4S3 Turn the stomach, to. ..489
To the quick, to sting Trifle with, to 483 Turn the tables, to 489
or cut 105, 434 Trigonometrical survey 483 Turn to account, to 489
To the ranks, to redu- Trim a lamp, to 483 Turn to advantage [or
ce 374 Trim the sails, to 483 profit), to 489
To the teeth 480 Triumphal arches 483 Turn under, to 489
To the top of one's Trot out, to 483 Turn up, to 489
bent, to fool 145 Trouble one's self (or Turn upon, to 489
To the tune of 480 one's head) about, to 484 Turn up one's nose at,

To the utmost 480 Trough of the sea 484 to 489

To this end 481 True bill 484 Turn upside down, 490
to
To wit 481 True time 484 Turn of, to be 486
Toad-eater 475 True to nature 484 Turning point 487
"Toe the mark, to 476 Tiue to one's self 484 Tutelary saint 490
Together by ears 476 Trump card 484 Tweedledum and tweed-
Together with 476 Trump up, to 484 ledee 490
Token ct remembrance 476 Trustee process 484 Twice-told tale.... 32
Tone downi to.......,....477 Trust to, to „ 484 Twist Du the. sJwrta ,„«.49U
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Twist together, to 490 Unvarnished tale 15 Vote dowp, to 499
Two bites of a cherry, Unwritten law 494 Vulnerable point 499
to make 288 Up and doing, to be ...494
Two strings to one's Up and down
bow, to have 191 Up grade
494
494
w.
Uj) in arms 494 Wager {or wagering)
u. Upstairs 495 pjlicy 499
Up stream 495 Wait on or upon, to. ..500
Ugly customer 490 Up the country 495 Wake of, in the 500
Ultramontane doctri- Up the spout 496 Walk by faith, to 500
nes 490 Up to , 496 Walk in 500
Unburden one's mind, Up to snuff 496 Walk into, to 500
to 490 Up to this time 496 Walk off with, to 500
Under a bushel, to Ups and downs, the ....407 Walk over the course,
hide 196 Uphill work 494 to 500
Under a cloud, to be ...490 Upon the alert 494 Walk the chalk, to 501
Under age 491 Upon the spot 324, 494 Walk the plank, to 501
Uuder arms 491 Upon the square 324 Walking-jjapers 500
Under ban 491 Upon the whole 495 War department 501
Under cover 491 Upon which 495 War at band 26
Under false colors, to Upper story 495 Ward off, to 5U1
sail 388 Upper ten 495 Warehousing system ...501
Under fire 491 Upper works 495 Warm as toast 501
Underground 491 Uppermost in the mind 495 Warm recei)tion, to
Underground railroad 491 Upside down 495 give a 501
Under one's nose 491 Upwards of 496 Warrant of attorney
Under penalty of 320 Usual thing 32 10, 501
Under sail 492 Use,of no 312 Warrant you, I'll 501
Under sentence 492 Use diligence, to 115 Washing 502
Under the apprehen- Use one's discretion, to 496 Wash one's hand of, to 502
sion, to be 492 Use up, to 496 Waste land 502
Under the auspices of 492 Usher in 490 Watch and ward 5(!2
Under the breath 492 Watch and Watch ..... 502
Under the circumstan- Watch over, to 502
ces 225 V.
Water a stock, to 502
Under the cloak (mask Vacant succession 49^ Water privilege 502
or pretense) of reli- Valuable consideration 49"? Water-proof 502
gion 492 Value received 497 Way of thinking 503
Under the head of 492 Vantage-ground 497 Ways and means 503
Under the lee 492 Variation of the needle 497 Ways of God 503
Under the rose 493 Venial sin 497 Way the wind blov\s,
Under the screw, to Ventilate a question the 503
put 366 or subject, to 497 Weak side 503
Under the sun 4'J3 Venture at (on or Wear and tear 5U3
Under the thumb of ...493 upon), to 498 Wear away, to 503
Under the wing 4!)3 Verge of, on the 325 Wear off, to 503
Under water.... 493 Versed in 498 Wear one's heart upon
Under Avay 493 Very likely 498 one's sleeve, to 503
Unequal to, to be 493 Very thing, the 467 Wear out, to 501
Unguarded moment, Vexatious suit 498 Wear the willow, to .. 5U4
in an 200 Vexed question 493 Wear WLdl, to ... 504
Unheard-of 493 Violent death 498 Weather a point, to ...504
Unhoped for 493 Visible church, the 49S \Veather the storm, to 504
Union by the first Visible horizon 498 Wedded to an opinion fj04
intention ...493 Vis inertiae 498 Weed out, to 504
Union down 494 Visiting committee 498 Weefl, the 467
Unite with, to 494 Visiting physician 499 Weekly tenant. 505
Unload, to 494 Visit the sins, to 499 Weigh anchor, to 5U5
Unship the oars, to 491 Vital statis'.ics 499 Weigh down, to 505
Until now 473 Voice of the temper ...499 Weighed in the balance,
Untimely end, to come Voluntary conveyance 499 and found wanting,
an 91 Voluntary escape 4yy to be 505
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"Wei^h on one's mind, Wide of 510 Without one's host, to
to" 505 ^Vide of the mark 510 reckon 373
Welcome to, to be 505 Wield the scepter, to ...510 Without recourse 514
WeH enoup;li 505 Wife's equity 510 Without reserve 514
Well-foxi.nded 506 Wildfowl 510 Without stint 514
Well-nigh 506 Wild goose chase, a 33 Wolf in sheep's cloth-
Well-regulated 506 Wild land 510 ing, a 33
Well to do, well off ...506 Wild oats, to sow 422 Wood up, to 515
Well up 506 Will do 510 Wooden wedding 504
Well-worn 506 Wind and weather per- Word for word 515
Were I or it 506 mitting 510 Word of honor 515
Wet ns a drowned rat 506 Wind a ships, to 510 Word of mouth, by ... 71
Wet blanket 506 Wind up, to 510 Work a passage, to 515
Wet one's whistle, to.. .506 Wink a^ to 511 Workagainst, to 515
Whack away, to 507 Wink of sleep, not a .. 305 Work at, to 515
Whacking 507 Win laurels, to 511 Work into, to 516
What (by, with, or Win one's spurs, to ...511 Work off, to 516
through) what (by, Win one's way, to 511 Work one's way, to 516
with, or through). ...507 Win over, to 511 Work out, to 516
What if 507 Wipe out, to 511 Work round, to 516
What is that to 507 Witching time of night, Work to windward, to .516
What is the reason 51)7 the 468 Work up, to 516
What it will fetch or Wit's end, at one's 29 Work upon, to 517
bring ,507 With a vengeance 497 Working account 515
What not 507 With a view T'"! WcrliiDg tu\.-rJ3 516
What'i. tlij n_ :tter 507 With an eyes 512 World's end 518
What one is about, to With closed doors 512 World without end 517
know 215, 9.91 With one's eye open ...513 Worm one's self into,
What though .^-07 With one's eyes shut.. .513 to 517
What to do with 508 With one's favor 513 Worm out, to 517
What to make of, not With rapid strides 514 Worse for, to be the ... 44
to know 245 With regard (relation, Worse for liquor, to bo 468
Wheel about, to 508 respect, or reference) Worse for wear, the ...517
Where the shoe pin- to 22 Worst comes the worst,
ches 508 With the bast inten- the
if 203
Which side one's bread tions 514 Worth a farthing (a fig,
is buttered, to know With the exception of a pin, or a straw),
on 245 128, 515 not 307
While away time, to ...508 With the lark 515 Worth its weight in
Whip in, to 508 With the stream, to go gold 517
Whip devil round the or swim 176, 443 Worth powder and
stump, to 508 With this understand- shot, not 307
Whisper about, to 508 ing 515 Worth while 517
Whisper against, to 509 Within an ace of 512 Would-be 517
Whisper in the ear, to 509 V>'ithin boiinds 512 Would rather 517
White as a sheet 509 Within call 512 Would that 517
White feather, to show Within doors 512 Wound the feelings, to 518
ihe 410 Within hearing 512 W'rap up, to 518
White flag, to hang out Within range of 512 Wrapped up in, to be ...518
the 182 Within reach 5J.3 Wrapped up in one's
White lie, a 509 Within the bounds of .> self 518
White-livered 509 possibility 513 Wringing- wet 518
White of an egg 509 Without a parallel 514 Write in cipher, to 518
Whitewash, to 509 Without ceremony 514 written laws 5l8
Whole blood 509 .
Without day 514 Wrong passenger, to
Wholesale price 509 W^ithout dispute 45 Wake lip the 500
Wholesale store 509 Without exception 514 Wrong side out 518
Whole team 509 Without fail 514 Wrong sow by the ear,
Whopping 509 Without limit 514 to have or get the ...518
Why and wherefore, the 467 Without measure .... 514 Wrong tree, to bark up
Wicked, the 467 Without mittens, to the
.
35
Wide apart 510 handle 181 Wry face 518
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Years of discretion ......519 Yield np, to ....519
Y. Yearn for or towards, Yield up the ghost {or
to 519 breath), to 519
Year after year 519 Yellow Jack 519 Your humble or obe-
Year of gj ace 519 Yield to, to 519 dient servant 519
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