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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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Cŏm'pa-ra-ble-ness, n. p. 260The quality of being comparable.Cōm'pa-ra-bly, adv. p. 260In a manner or degree worthy to be compared, or of equal regard. Wotton.Cŏm'pa-rāte, n. p. 260(Logic.) One of two things compared together.Com'pa-rā'tion, n. p. 260The act of making ready or providing; provision. [Obs.]Com-păr'a-tive, a. p. 260Estimated by comparison; proceeding from comparison; not positive or absolute. “The recurrence of comparative warmth and cold.” Whewell. The bubble, by reason of its comparative levity to the fluid…Com-pār'a-tive, n. p. 260One who is equal, or pretends to be an equal. [Obs.] To laugh at gibing boys, and stand the push Of every beardless, vain comparative. Shak.Com-pār'a-tive-ly, adv. p. 260In a comparative manner, or by comparison; according to estimate made by comparison; relatively; not positively or absolutely. “With but comparatively few exceptions.” Prescott.Com-pāre', v. t. p. 260To examine the mutual relations of, especially for the purpose of discovering resemblances or differences. Compare dead happiness with living woe. Shak. The place he found beyond expression bright…Com-pâre', v. i. p. 260To hold comparison; to be like or equal; to admit of comparison. I should compare with him in excellence. Shak. 2. To vie. [Obs.] “Art striving to compare with nature.” Spencer. Syn.—To COMPARE…Com-pâre′, n. p. 260The state of being compared; possibility of entering into comparison, or being considered as equal; comparison. Sole Eve, associate sole, to me beyond Compare above all living creatures dear. Milton.…Com-pâr'er, n. p. 260One who compares, or makes a comparison.Com-păr'i-son, n. p. 260The act of considering the relations between persons or things, especially with the view of discovering their resemblance or difference; a comparative estimate of things. If we rightly estimate what…Com-păr'i-son, v. t. p. 260To compare. [Obs.] Wycliffe.Com-pärt', v. t. p. 260To divide; to mark out into several parts or subdivisions. The crystal surface is comparted all, In niches verged with rubies. Glover.Cŏm'par-tĭ'tion, n. p. 260The act of dividing into parts. “The casting and contexture of the whole work comprehended under the term compartition.” Wotton. 2. Division; part divided; a separate part. “The rule and order in the…Com-pärt'ment, n. p. 260One of the portions or separate parts into which any thing is divided; as, a compartment of a wall, of a garden, of a picture, and the like. In the midst was placed a large compartment composed of…Com-pärt'ner, n. p. 260A sharer; a copartner. [Obs.] Pearson.Côm'pass, n. p. 260A passing round; circuit; circumference. This day I breathed first: time is come round; And where I did begin, there shall I end; My life is run his compass. Shak. 2. An inclosing limit; boundary…Cŏm′pass, v. t. p. 260To go about or round; as, to compass a city. We the globe can compass soon, Swifter than the wandering moon. Shak. 2. To inclose on all sides; to surround; to encircle; to environ. “With terrors and…Cŏm'pass-a-ble, a. p. 260Capable of being compassed or accomplished. Burke.Cŏm'pass-cārd, n. p. 260The circular card of a mariner's compass, on which are marked the thirty-two points.Còm'pass-dī'al, n. p. 260A small pocket-compass fitted with a dial to tell the hour of the day as set by the needle.Cŏm'pass-es, n. pl. p. 260An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, &c., consisting of two, or rarely more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet, on which they move. In his hand He…Cŏm′pass-ing, n. p. 260The process of bending timber into a curved form.Com-păs'sion, n. p. 260A suffering with another; sympathy; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration. “Womanly ingenuity set to work by womanly compassion.” Macaulay.…Com-păs'sion, v. t. p. 260To pity. [Obs.] Shak.Com-păs'sion-a-ble, a. p. 260Deserving of compassion or pity. [Obs.] Barrow.Com-păs'sion-ate, a. p. 260Having a temper or disposition to pity; inclined to show mercy; merciful; having a heart that is tender, and easily moved by the distresses, sufferings, wants, and infirmities of others. There never…Com-pās’sion-āte, v. t. p. 261To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate. “Compassionates my pains, and pities me.” Addison.Com-pās'sion-ate-ly, adv. p. 261In a compassionate manner; mercifully. Clarendon.Com-pās'sion-ate-ness, n. p. 261The quality of being compassionate.Cŏm'pass-less, a. p. 261Having no compass. Knowles.Cŏm'pass-plāne, n. p. 261(Carp.) A plane, convex in the direction of its length on the under side, for smoothing curved timber.Cŏm'pass-sȧw, n. p. 261A saw that cuts in a circular manner.Cŏm'pass-sĭg'nal, n. p. 261A signal that denotes a point of the compass. Simmonds.Cŏm'pass-tīm'ber, n. p. 261(Ship-building.) Curved or crooked timber.Còm'pass-win'dōw, n. p. 261(Arch.) A circular bay-window, or oriel.Cŏm'pa-tēr'ni-ty, n. p. 261The relation of a godfather to a person. [Obs.] The relation of gossiped and compaternity by the canon law is a spiritual affinity. Davies.Com-păt′i-bĭl′i-ty, n. p. 261The quality or power of being compatible or congruous; as, a compatibility of tempers; a compatibility and concurrence of properties.Com-păt'i-ble, a. p. 261Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable;— usually followed by with. Our poets have joined together such qualities as are by nature the most compatible. Browne. Syn.— Consistent; suitable…Com-păt'i-ble-ness, n. p. 261Compatibility; consistency; fitness; agreement.Com-păt'i-bly, adv. p. 261Fitly; suitably; consistently.Com-pā'tient, a. p. 261Suffering together. [Obs.] Sir G. Buck.Com-pā'tri-ot, n. p. 261One of the same country, and having like interests and feelings. “The distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America.” Palfrey.Com-pä'tri-ot, a. p. 261Of the same country. She [Britain] rears to freedom an undaunted race, Compatriot, zealous, hospitable, kind. Thomson.Com-pā'tri-ot-ism, n. p. 261The condition of being a compatriot.Com-peer', n. p. 261One who is an equal; a companion; an associate; a mate. To honor A stranger subject with so high a title, As his compeer in arms. Ford.Com-peer', v. t. p. 261To be equal with; to match. [Rare.] In my rights By me invested, he compeers the best. Shak.Com-peer', v. i. p. 261To appear. [Obs.]Com-pel', v. t. p. 261To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical or moral force. Wolsey, greatly dissatisfied with this imperfect obedience, compelled the…Com-pĕl'la-ble, a. p. 261Capable of being compelled or constrained. Blackstone.Com-pĕl'la-bly, adv. p. 261By compulsion.Cŏm'pel-lā'tion, n. p. 261The manner of address or salutation; appellation. He useth this endearing compellation, “my little children.” Bp. Beveridge. The peculiar compellation of the kings in France is by “Sire.” Temple.Com-pĕl'la-tive, n. p. 261(Gram.) The name by which a person is addressed. Crosby.Com-pĕl'la-to-ry, a. p. 261Compulsory. Cavendish.Com-pĕl'ler, n. p. 261One who compels or constrains.Cŏm'pend, n. p. 261A brief compilation or composition, containing the principal heads, or general principles, of a larger work or system; an abridgment; an epitome. “A compend and recapitulation of the Mosaic law.” Bp.…Com-pĕnd'i-ā'ri-oŭs, a. p. 261Short; compendious. [Obs.] Bailey.Com-pĕnd'i-āte, v. t. p. 261To sum or collect together. [Obs.] Bp. King.Com-pĕnd'i-oŭs, a. p. 261Containing the substance or general principles of a subject or work in a narrow compass; abridged; short; comprehensive. Three things be required in the oration of a man having authority—that it be…