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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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Cōn'tra-ri-ness, n. p. 286The quality of being contrary; opposition.Con-trā'ri-ōūs, a. p. 286Showing contrariety; opposite; repugnant. [Rare.] Milton. She flew contrarious in the face of God With bat-wings of her vices. E. B. Browning.Con-trā'ri-oüs-ly, adv. p. 286Contrarily; oppositely.Cŏn′tra-ri-wīse, adv. p. 286On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand. This request was never before made by other lords; but, contrariwise, they were humble suitors. Davies. 2. In a contrary order; conversely. “Yet rather…Cŏn/tra-ro-tā'tion, n. p. 286Circular motion in a direction contrary to some other circular motion. Congreve.Cŏn’tra-stīm’ū-lant, n. p. 286(Med.) An agent which counteracts the effect of a stimulant.Cōn’tra-stīm’ū-lant, a. p. 286Counteracting the effects of stimulants; relating to a style of medical treatment based on a theory of contra-stimulants. Dunglison.Cŏnʹtra-ry, a. p. 286Opposite; opposing; different; contradictory; adverse; repugnant; inconsistent. We have lost our labor; they have gone a contrary way. Shak. Fame, if not double-faced, is double-mouthed, And with…Cŏn′tra-ry, n. p. 286A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. No contraries hold more antipathy Than I and such a knave. Shak. 2. A proposition contrary to another; as, slender proofs which rather show the…Cōn’tra-ry, v. t. p. 286To contradict or oppose; to thwart. [Obs.] You must contrary me! Shak.Con-trăst', v. t. p. 287To set in opposition, or over against; to compare by difference or contrariety of qualities. A writer whose dexterity in the arts of controversy was so remarkably contrasted by his abilities in…Con-trāst', v. i. p. 287To stand in contrast or opposition; to exhibit contrast. The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.Cŏn’trāst, n. p. 287Opposition of things or qualities; comparison by contrariety of qualities. “The contrasts and resemblances of the seasons.” Whewell. 2. (Fine Arts.) The opposition of varied forms, colors, &c., which…Cŏn’tra-tēn’or, n. p. 287(Mus.) A middle part between the tenor and treble; counter-tenor; contralto.Cŏnʹtrate-wheel, n. p. 287See CROWN-WHEEL.Cŏn/tra-val-lā'tion, n. p. 287(Fort.) A trench guarded with a parapet, formed by the besiegers between their camp and the place besieged, to secure themselves, and check sallies of the garrison. Brande.Cŏn'/tra-vēne', v. t. p. 287To meet in the way of opposition; to come in conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat. So plain a proposition . . . was not likely to be contravened. Southey.…Cŏn'-tra-vēn'er, n. p. 287One who opposes.Cŏn/tră-vĕnʹtion, n. p. 287The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction. “In contravention of all his marriage stipulations.” Motley.Cŏn’tra-vĕr’sion, n. p. 287A turning to the opposite side; antistrophe. Congreve.Cōn'/tra-yēr'/vā, n. p. 287(Bot.) A species of Dorstenia (D. contrayerva), a South American plant, the root of which, being aromatic and astringent, is sometimes used in medicine. — London.Cŏn’trē-tā’tiōn, n. p. 287A touching or handling. [Obs.] Ferrand.Contretemps, n. p. 287An unexpected accident, which throws every thing into confusion.Con-trĭb'ū-ta-ble, a. p. 287Capable of being contributed.Con-trĭb'ū-ta-ry, a. p. 287Paying tribute to the same sovereign; contributing aid. It was situated on the Ganges, at the place where this river received a contributary stream. D'Anville, Trans.Con-trĭb'ūte, v. t. p. 287To give or grant in common with others; to give to a common stock or for a common purpose; to furnish or supply in part. England contributes much more than any other of the allies. Addison.Con-trĭb'ūte, v. i. p. 287To give a part; to furnish a portion; to lend assistance or aid; to have a share in any act or effect. There is not a single beauty in the piece to which the invention must not contribute. Pope. We…Cŏn/tri-bū'tion, n. p. 287The act of contributing, or of lending aid and assistance. 2. That which is contributed, either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the…Cŏn/tri-bū'tion-al, a. p. 287Pertaining to, or furnishing a contribution.Con-trib'ū-tive, a. p. 287Tending to contribute; contributory. “Contributive to the well working of physic.” Fuller.Con-trib'ū-tor, n. p. 287One who contributes; one who gives aid to a common purpose, in conjunction with others.Con-trib′ū-to-ry, a. p. 287Contributing to the same stock or purpose; promoting the same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase to some common stock; contributive. Milton.Con-trist', v. t. p. 287To make sad. [Obs.] “To deject and contrist myself.” Sterne.Con-tris′tāte or Cŏn′tris-tāte, v. t. p. 287To make sorrowful. [Obs.] Bacon.Cŏn'tris-tā'tion, n. p. 287The act of making sad. [Obs.] Bacon.Cŏn'trīte, a. p. 287Broken down with grief or penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin; humble; penitent. A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Ps. li. 17. Be penitent, and for thy fault contrite.…Cŏn'trīte-ly, adv. p. 287In a contrite manner; with penitence.Cŏn'trīte-ness, n. p. 287Deep sorrow and penitence for sin; contrition. [Rare.]Con-trĭ'tion, n. p. 287The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; friction; grazing; rubbing. [Obs.] “Reducible into powder by contrition.” Browne. “To preserve their heads from contrition or bruise.” Bp. Taylor. 2. The…Con-trit′ū-rāte, v. t. p. 287To reduce to small particles; to pulverize.Con-triv'a-ble, a. p. 287Capable of being contrived, planned, invented, or devised. A perpetual motion may seem easily contrivable. Wilkins.Con-triv'ance, n. p. 287The act of contriving, inventing, devising, or planning. The machine we are inspecting demonstrates, by its construction, contrivance and design. Contrivance must have had a contriver. Paley. 2. The…Con-trive', v. t. p. 287To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to invent; to plan. Our poet has always some beautiful design, which he first establishes, and then contrives the means which will naturally conduct…Con-trīve', v. i. p. 287To make devices; to plan; to scheme; to plot. Was it you that did so oft contrive to kill him? Shak.Con-trīve', v. t. p. 287To wear out or away; to spend. Three ages such as mortal men contrive. Spencer. In traveling countries, we three have contrived Full many a year. Edwards.Con-trive'ment, n. p. 287Contrivance; invention. [Obs.] His disgrace Shall be my zeal's contrivement. Cartwright, 1651.Con-triv'er, n. p. 287One who contrives, devises, or plans; a schemer. Swift.Cŏn-trŏl’, n. p. 287A book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register. [Obs.] Johnson. 2. That which serves to check, restrain, or hinder; restraint. “Speak without…Con-trōl′, v. t. p. 287To check by a counter register or double account; to prove by counter statements. [Obs.] “This report was controlled to be false.” Fuller. 2. To exercise a restraining influence over; to check; to…Con-trōl'la-ble, a. p. 287Capable of being controlled, checked, or restrained; subject to command. Passion is the drunkenness of the mind, and, therefore, in its present workings, not always controllable by reason. South.Con-trōl'ler, n. p. 287An officer appointed to keep a counter register of accounts, or to oversee, control, or verify the accounts of other officers. [More commonly written comptroller.] 2. One who controls or restrains…Con-trōl'ler-shĭp, n. p. 287The office of a controller.Con-trōl'ment, n. p. 287The power or act of controlling; the state of being restrained; control; restraint; resistance; counteraction. You may do it without controlment. Shak.Cŏn'/tro-vĕr'sa-ry, a. p. 287Disputatious; controversial. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.Côn'tro-vêrse, n. p. 287Controversy. [Obs.] Spenser.Cŏn'tro-vĕrse, v. t. p. 287To engage in dispute; to controvert. [Obs.] “Controversed causes.” Hooker.Côn'tro-vêrs'er, n. p. 287A disputant. [Obs.]Cŏn'/tro-vĕr'sial, a. p. 287Relating to disputes; disputations; polemical. “Controversial divinity.” Bp. Bull. “Controversial discourses.” Locke.Cŏn'/tro-vĕr'sial-ist, n. p. 287One who carries on a controversy; a disputant. He [Johnson] was both intellectually and morally of the stuff of which controversialists are made. Macaulay.Cŏn'tro-vĕr'sial-ly, adv. p. 287In a controversial manner.