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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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O-pĭp'a-roŭs-ly, adv. p. 915Sumptuously. [Obs.]O·pis’tho-cœ’li·an, a. p. 915(Osteology.) Having the hinder surface concave, as in the vertebræ of some saurians. R. Owen.O-pis'tho-dōme, n. p. 915(Arch.) A building in the rear of another; especially, in ancient Greece, a building in the rear of a temple, often used to contain its treasures.Ōp′is-thōg′ra-phy, n. p. 915A writing upon the back of any thing; especially, the act of writing upon the back of a leaf or sheet which is already written upon on one side. [Rare.] Scudamore.O-pĭt/ū-lā'tĭon, n. p. 915The act of helping or aiding; help. [Obs.]ŏ'pi-ŭm, n. p. 915The inspissated juice of the Papaver somniferum, or white poppy. ☞ Opium, as first obtained, flows from incisions made in the capsules of the plant, and the best flows from the first incision. It is…Ō'ple-tree, n. p. 915The witch-hazel. [Obs.] Ainsworth.Ō·po-băl'sam, n. p. 915A resinous juice, called also balm of Mecca, and balsam or balm of Gilead, of a yellowish or greenish-yellow color, a warm, bitterish, aromatic taste, and an acidulous, fragrant smell. It is held in…Ō'po-dĕl'doc, n. p. 915A kind of plaster, said to have been invented by Mindererus, used for external injuries. [Obs.] 2. A saponaceous camphorated liniment; a solution of soap in ardent spirits, with the addition of…O-pōp'a-năx, n. p. 915An inspissated juice of a tolerably firm texture, brought in loose granules, or sometimes in larger masses, of a reddish-yellow color, with specks of white. It has a strong smell and an acrid taste.…Ŏ-pō'rō-cē, n. p. 915(Med.) A medicine composed of autumnal fruits, especially quinces, pomegranates, &c., and wine;—formerly employed as a remedy in dysentery, diseases of the stomach, and the like. Dunglison.O-pŏs'sum, n. p. 915(Zoöl.) An animal of several species of marsupial quadrupeds of the genus Didelphys. The common species of the United States is the D. Virginiana. Another species, common in Texas and California, is…ŏp'pi·dan, a. p. 915Pertaining to a town. [Obs.] Howell.ŏp'pi-dan, n. p. 915An inhabitant of a town. [Obs.] Wood. 2. A student of Eton College, England, who boards in the town, and not in the college.Op-pĭg'ner-āte, v. i. p. 915To pledge; to pawn. [Obs.] Bacon.Ŏp'pi·lāte, v. t. p. 915To crowd together; to fill with obstructions. [Obs.]ŏp'pi-lā'tion, n. p. 916The act of filling or crowding together; a stopping by redundant matter; obstructions, particularly in the lower intestines. “Gouts and dropsies, catarrhs and oppilations.” Bp. Taylor.ŏp'pi-lā'tive, a. p. 916Obstructive. [Obs.] Sherwood.ŏp-plēte' or ŏp-plēt'ed, a. p. 916Filled; crowded. [Obs.]Ŏp-plē'tion, n. p. 916The act of filling up, or the state of being filled. [Obs.]Ŏp-pōne', v. t. p. 916To oppose. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Op-pō'nen-cy, n. p. 916The act of opposing, or of opening an academical disputation; the proposition of objections to a thesis; an exercise for a degree. Todd.Op-pō'nent, a. p. 916Inclined to oppose; adverse; opposing; antagonistic. 2. Situated in front; opposite.Op-pō'nent, n. p. 916One who opposes, or opposes; an adversary; an antagonist; a foe. 2. Especially, one who opposes in a disputation, argument, or other verbal controversy. 3. (Academic Usage.) One who attacks some…ŏp′por-tūne′, a. p. 916Present at a proper time; recurring or furnished at a needed or suitable occasion; seasonable; timely; fit; becoming. This is most opportune to our need. Shak. Perhaps in view Of those bright…ŏp'por-tūne', v. t. p. 916To be fit or suitable for; to suit. [Obs.]ŏp'por-tūne'ly, adv. p. 916In an opportune manner; seasonably.ŏp'por-tūne'ness, n. p. 916The quality or condition of being opportune or timely.ŏp'por-tū'ni-ty, n. p. 916Fit or convenient time; a time favorable for the purpose; suitable time combined with other favorable circumstances. A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Bacon. I had an opportunity…Ŏp-pōs'a-ble, a. p. 916Capable of being opposed or resisted. 2. Admitting of being opposed to something else, in position or action.Ŏp-pōs'al, n. p. 916Opposition. [Obs.] Herbert.ŏp-pōse′, v. t. p. 916To place in front of; to set opposite. Her Grace sat down In a rich chair of state; opposing freely The beauty of her person to the people. Shak. 2. To put in opposition, with a view to…Op-pōse′, v. i. p. 916To act adversely;—with against; as, a servant opposed against the act. [Rare.] Shak. 2. To make objection or opposition in controversy.Op-pōse'less, a. p. 916Not to be opposed or checked; irresistible. [Obs.] Shak.Op-pōs'er, n. p. 916One who opposes; an opponent in party, in principle, in controversy, or argument; an antagonist; an adversary.Ŏp'po-site (-zīt), a. p. 916Placed over against; standing or situated in front; facing;—often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange. As I bent down to look, just opposite A shape within the watery gleam appeared.…Ōp'po-sīte, n. p. 916One who opposes; an opponent; an adversary; an enemy; an antagonist; a competitor. Who were the opposites of this day's strife. Shak. 2. That which is opposed or contrary. The virtuous man meets with…ŏp'po-sĭte-ly, adv. p. 916In a situation to face each other; in front. 2. Adversely; against each other. Winds from all quarters oppositely blow. May.Ōp'po-sīte-ness, n. p. 916The state of being opposite or contrary.Op-pōs'i-ti-fō'li-oūs, a. p. 916(Bot.) Opposite to the leaf; as, an oppositifolious peduncle.Ōp'po-sĭ'tion, n. p. 916The state of being opposed, or placed over against; situation so as to front something else; a standing over against; repugnance; contrariety; as, the opposition of two mountains or buildings. 2. The…ŏp'po-sĭ'tion-ĭst, n. p. 916One who belongs to an opposing party, usually to the party opposed to the government.Op-pōs'i-tive, a. p. 916Capable of being put in opposition.Op-prĕss’, v. t. p. 916To press down; to press severely, cruelly, or unjustly; to burden or constrain; to overburden; to overpower. For thee, oppressed king, am I cast down. Shak. Behold the kings of the earth! how they…Op-prĕs'sion, n. p. 916The act of oppressing; the imposition of unreasonable burdens, sufferings, labors, or sacrifices; cruelty; severity. 2. The state of being oppressed or overburdened; misery. 3. That which oppresses…Op-prĕss'ive, a. p. 916Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service. 2. Proceeding from a design to oppress; tyrannical; as, oppressive authority or commands. 3. Heavy…Op-prĕss'ive-ly, adv. p. 916In a manner to oppress; with unreasonable severity.Op-prĕss'ive-ness, n. p. 916The quality of being oppressive.Op-prĕss'or, n. p. 916One who oppresses; one who imposes unjust burdens on others; one who harasses others with unjust laws or unreasonable severity. Power, when employed to relieve the oppressed and to punish the…Op-press'ure, n. p. 916Oppression. [Obs.]Op-prō'bri-ōus, a. p. 916Expressive of opprobrium; reproachful and contemptuous; scurrilous; as, opprobrious language; opprobrious words or terms. 2. Blasted with infamy; despised; rendered hateful; as, an opprobrious name.…Op-prō'bri-ōus-ly, adv. p. 916In an opprobrious manner; scurrilously.Op-prō'bri-ōus-ness, n. p. 916Reproachfulness mingled with contempt; scurrility.Op-prō'bri-ūm, n. p. 916Reproach mingled with contempt or disdain. Being both dramatic author and dramatic performer, he found himself heir to a twofold opprobrium, and at an era of English society when the weight of that…Op-prō'bry, n. p. 916Opprobrium. [Obs.]Op-pūgn', v. t. p. 916To fight against, whether in attack, resistance, or simple opposition; to attack; to oppose; to resist. They said the manner of their impeachment they could not but conceive did oppugn the rights of…Op-pŭg'nan-cy, n. p. 916The act of oppugning; opposition; resistance. Shak.Op-pŭg'nant, n. p. 916One who oppugns; an opponent. [Rare.] Coleridge.Op-pŭg'nant, a. p. 916Tending to awaken hostility; hostile; opposing. “The oppugnant forces of two or more powers which have a natural fitness to counteract each other.” J. Taylor.ŏp'/pug-nā'/tion, n. p. 916Opposition; resistance. [R.] Bp. Hall.