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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Ăs′ymp-tōte, n. p. 87A line which approaches nearer and nearer to some curve; but, though infinitely extended, would never meet it. This may be conceived as a tangent to a curve at an infinite distance.As'ymp-tŏt'ic or As'ymp-tŏt'ic-al, a. p. 87Pertaining to, or partaking of the nature of, an asymptote; as, asymptotical lines or surfaces.A-sÿn'ar-tēte, a. p. 87Disconnected; not fitted or adjusted. Asynartete sentences, those of which the members are not united by connective particles; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. Brande.—Asynartete verse (Pros.), a…Ăs'yn-dĕt'ic, a. p. 87Pertaining to, or distinguished by the use of, asyndeton, or the omission of conjunctions.A-sýn'de-ton, n. p. 87(Rhet.) A figure which omits the connective; as, veni, vidi, vici. It stands opposed to polysyndeton, which is a multiplication of connectives. Campbell.At, prep. p. 87Primarily, this word expresses the relations of presence, nearness in place or time, or direction toward; as, at the ninth hour; at the house; to aim at a mark. It is less definite than in or on; at…Ăt'a-bāl, n. p. 87A kettle-drum; a kind of tabor, used by the Moors. Croly.A-tăc'a-mite, n. p. 87(Min.) A native oxychloride of copper, originally found, in the form of sand, in the desert of Atacama, between Chili and Peru. Dana.At'a-ghan, n. p. 87See YATAGHAN.At'a-măn, n. p. 87A hetman, or chief of the Cossacks.Ăt'a-răx'i-ȧ or Ăt'a-rax-y p. 87Ăt'a-rax-y, n. [Fr. ataraxie, Gr. ἀταραξία, from ἀτάρακτος, not disturbed by passion, from ἀ priv. and ταρακτός, disturbed, from ταράσσειν, to disturb.] Calmness of mind; — a term used by the stoics…A-taunt' or A-taunt'o, adv. p. 87(Naut.) Fully rigged, as a vessel.Ăt'a-vĭsm, n. p. 87(Med.) The recurrence of any peculiarity or disease of an ancestor in a subsequent generation, after an intermission for a generation or two. 2. The recurrence of the original type of a species in…A-tăx'i-ȧ or Ăt'ax-y p. 87Ăt'ax-y, n. [Fr. ataxie, Gr. ἀταξία, from ἄτακτος, out of order, from ἀ priv. and τακτός, ordered, arranged, from τάσσειν, to put in order.] 1. Want of order; disturbance; irregularity. Neither is…A-tăx'ic, a. p. 87(Med.) Irregular; characterized by great irregularity. Ataxic fever, malignant typhous fever, so called by Pinel.At'che, n. p. 87In Turkey, a small silver coin, value about six or seven mills. See ASPER, n.Āte p. 87the preterit of eat. See EAT.Ā'tē, n. p. 87(Myth.) The goddess of revenge.Ăt'e-lēne, a. p. 87Destitute of regular forms in the genus; imperfect.Ăt'e-li-er', n. p. 87A workshop; a studio.A-tĕl'lan, a. p. 87Relating to farcical dramas at Atella, in ancient Italy.A-tĕl'lan, n. p. 87A dramatic representation, satirical or licentious. Shaftesbury.Ăt'e-lo p. 87A prefix to many words, implying imperfection:—as, atelo-glossia, malformation of the tongue; atelo-cheilia, of the lips; atelo-prosopia, of the face; atelo-stomia, of the mouth; atelo-encephalia…A-thăl'a-mous, a. p. 87(Bot.) Not furnished with shields or beds for the spores, as the thallus of certain lichens. Brande.Ath'a-măn/tine, n. p. 87(Chem.) A crystalline, fatty substance, obtained from the root of Athamanta oreoselinum. Eng. Cyc.Ăth/a-nā'sian, a. p. 87Pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, in the fourth century. Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but…Ăth'a-nôr, n. p. 87A digesting furnace, formerly used in chemical operations, so constructed as to maintain a uniform and durable heat. Chambers.Ā'the-ism, n. p. 87The disbelief or denial of the existence of a God, or supreme intelligent Being. Atheism is a ferocious system, that leaves nothing above us to excite awe, nor around us to awaken tenderness. R. Hall.Ā'the-īst, n. p. 87One who disbelieves or denies the existence of a God, or supreme intelligent Being. An atheist's laugh's a poor exchange For Deity offended. Burns. Syn.—Infidel; unbeliever. See INFIDEL.Ā'the-ist'ic or Ā'the-ist'ic-al, a. p. 87Pertaining to, implying, or containing atheism;—applied to things; as, atheistic doctrines or opinions. “Atheistical explications of natural effects.” Barrow. 2. Disbelieving the existence of a God…Ā'the-ist'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 87In an atheistic manner; impiously.Ā'the-ĭst'ic-al-ness, n. p. 87The quality of being atheistical. Hammond.Ā'the-īze, v. i. p. 87To discourse or argue as an atheist. [Obs.] Cudworth.Ā'the-īze, v. t. p. 87To render atheistic. They endeavored to atheize one another. Berkeley.Ăth'e-nē'um or Ăth'e-næ'um, n. p. 87(Gr. Antiq.) A gymnasium in ancient Athens, dedicated to Minerva, where poets, philosophers, and rhetoricians were in the habit of assembling to repeat their compositions, and instruct youth. 2. An…A·thē'ni·an, a. p. 88(Geog.) Pertaining to Athens, the metropolis of Greece.A-thē'ni-an, n. p. 88A native or inhabitant of Athens.Ā'the-o-lō'gi-an, n. p. 88One who is the opposite to a theologian. [Obs.] Heyward.Ā·the·ōl'o·gy, n. p. 88Atheism. [Obs.] Swift.Ā'the-ōus, a. p. 88Atheistic; impious. [Obs.] Milton.A-thĕr’ma-noŭs, a. p. 88(Chem.) Not transmitting heat;—opposed to diathermanous. Melloni.Ăth'ē-rō'mă, n. p. 88(Med.) A species of tumor containing matter like pap or plaster. Dunglison.Ath'e-rōm'a-toüs, a. p. 88(Med.) Pertaining to, or having the qualities of, an atheroma. Wiseman.A-thirst', a. p. 88Wanting drink; thirsty. 2. Having a keen appetite or desire. “Athirst for battle.” Cowper.Ăth'lēte, n. p. 88(Antiq.) One who contended for the prize in the public games. Hence, 2. A contender for victory. “Until she be an athlete bold.” Tennyson.Ath-lĕt'ic, a. p. 88Belonging to wrestling, boxing, running, and other manly exercises and sports, which were practiced by the ancients. Hence, 2. Strong; lusty; robust; vigorous. “Athletic soundness and vigor of…Ath-lĕt'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 88In an athletic manner.Ath-lēt'i-cĭsm, n. p. 88Athleticism. [Rare.]Ath'le-tĭsm, n. p. 88The act of contending at the public games; muscular strength. [Rare.]A-thwart', prep. p. 88Across; from side to side of. “Athwart the thicket low.” Tennyson. 2. (Naut.) Across the line of a ship’s course; as, a fleet standing athwart our course. Athwart hawse, across the stem of another…A-thwart', adv. p. 88Sidewise; obliquely. Sometimes athwart, sometimes he strook him straight. Spenser. 2. In a manner to cross and perplex; crossly; wrong; wrongfully. All athwart. There came a post from Wales. Shak.A-tilt′, adv. p. 88In the manner of a tilter; in the position, or with the action, of a man making a thrust. “To run atilt at men.” Hudibras. 2. In the manner of a cask tilted, or with one end raised. Abroach, atilt…Ăt'i-my, n. p. 88(Gr. Antiq.) Public disgrace; exclusion from office or magistracy, by some disqualifying act or decree. Mitford.At/lan-tē'an, a. p. 88Pertaining to the isle Atlantis, which the ancients allege was sunk and overwhelmed by the ocean. 2. Pertaining to, or resembling, Atlas. “Atlantean shoulders.” Milton.At-lan'tes, n. pl. p. 88(Arch.) Figures or half-figures of men, used instead of columns or pilasters to support an entablature;—called also Telamones.At-lăn’tic, a. p. 88(Geog.) Pertaining to that division of the ocean which lies between Europe and Africa on the east and America on the west. 2. Pertaining to the isle of Atlantis; as, Atlantic island. 3. Descended…At-lān'-ti-dēz, n. pl. p. 88The Pleiades or seven stars, which were feigned to have been the daughters of Atlas, a king of Mauritania, or of his brother Hesperus, who were translated to heaven. ☞ This word is sometimes used for…Ăt'las, n. p. 88A collection of maps in a volume;—supposed to be so called from a picture of Atlas supporting the heavens, prefixed to some collections. This name is said to have been first used by Mercator, the…Āt'mo-lŏg'ie-al, a. p. 88Of, or pertaining to, atmology. “Atmological laws of heat.” Whewell.At-mŏl'o-gĭst, n. p. 88One who is versed in atmology.