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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Tēm'po-ral, a.p. 1362Of, or pertaining to, time, that is, to the present life, or this world; secular, as opposed to sacred, or eternal. The things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are…
  2. Tĕm'po-ral, a.p. 1362(Anat.) Of, or pertaining to, the temple or temples of the head; as, the temporal bone; a temporal artery or vein; temporal muscle.
  3. Tĕm'po-ral, n.p. 1362Any thing temporal or secular; a temporality.
  4. Tĕm’po-răl’i-ty, n.p. 1362(Eng. Law.) The state or quality of being temporary;—opposed to perpetuity. 2. The laity; temporality. [Obs.] 3. That which pertains to temporal welfare; material interests; especially, revenues of…
  5. Tĕm'po-ral-ly, adv.p. 1362In a temporal manner.
  6. Tēm'po-ral-ness, n.p. 1362Worldliness. [Obs.]
  7. Tĕm'po-ral-ty, n.p. 1362The laity. 2. Secular possessions; temporality.
  8. Tēm'po-rā'ne-oūs, a.p. 1362Temporary. [Obs.] Halliwell.
  9. Tĕm'po-ra-ri-ly, adv.p. 1362In a temporary manner; for a time.
  10. Tĕm'po-ra-ri-ness, n.p. 1362The state of being temporary;—opposed to perpetuity.
  11. Tĕm'po-ra-ry, a.p. 1362Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief. “Temporary government of the city.” Motley.
  12. Tĕm'po-rist, n.p. 1362The same as TEMPORIZER. [Rare.] Why turn a temporist, row with the tide? Marston.
  13. Tĕm’po-ri-zā’tion, n.p. 1362The act of temporizing.
  14. Tēm'po-rīze, v. i.p. 1362To comply with the time or occasion; to humor or yield to the current of opinion or to circumstances. They might their grievance inwardly complain, But outwardly they needs must temporize. Daniel. 2.…
  15. Tĕm′po-rĭz′er, n.p. 1362One who yields to the time, or complies with the prevailing opinions, fashions, or occasions; a trimmer. A sort of temporizer, ready to embrace and maintain all that is, or shall be, proposed, in…
  16. Tĕm'po-rīz'ing-ly, adv.p. 1362In a temporizing manner.
  17. Těmpse, n.p. 1362See TEMSE.
  18. Tĕmpt, v. t.p. 1362To endeavor to accomplish or reach; to try. “Ere leave be given to tempt the nether sky.” Dryd. 2. To endeavor to persuade; to incite; to provoke; to instigate. Tempt not the brave and needy to…
  19. Tĕmpt'a-bĭl'i-ty, n.p. 1362The state or quality of being temptable.
  20. Tĕmpt'a-ble, a.p. 1362Liable to be tempted; capable of being tempted.
  21. Temp-tā'tion, n.p. 1362The act of tempting; enticement to evil. When the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. Luke iv. 13. 2. The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil. Lead us not…
  22. Temp-tā'tion-less, a.p. 1362Having no temptation or motive. [Rare.]
  23. Temp-tā'tious, a.p. 1362Tempting. [Prov. Eng.]
  24. Tĕmp't'er, n.p. 1362One who tempts or entices. Those who are bent to do wickedly will never want tempters to urge them on. Tillotson. 2. Especially, Satan or the Devil, regarded as the great enticer to evil. So glozed…
  25. Tĕmpt'ing, p. a.p. 1362Adapted to entice or allure; attractive; as, tempting pleasures.
  26. Tĕmpt'ing-ly, adv.p. 1362In a tempting manner; so as to allure.
  27. Tĕmpt'ing-ness, n.p. 1362The state of being tempting.
  28. Tĕmpt'ress, n.p. 1362A female who entices. She was my temptress, the foul provoker. W. Scott.
  29. Tĕmse, n.p. 1362A sieve. [Written also tems and temps.] [Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
  30. Tĕmse'-brēad, n.p. 1362
  31. Tĕm'sed'-brĕadp. 1362Bread made of flour better sifted than common flour. Johnson.
  32. Tĕmse'-lōaf, n.p. 1362A loaf of finely sifted flour.
  33. Tĕm'ū-lence or Tĕm'ū-len-cy, n.p. 1362Intoxication; inebriation; drunkenness. [Obs. and rare.]
  34. Tēm'ū-lent, a.p. 1362Intoxicated. [Obs.]
  35. Tĕm'ŭ-lent'ive, a.p. 1362In a state of inebriation; drunken. [Obs.]
  36. Tĕn, a.p. 1362Twice five; nine and one. With twice ten sail I crossed the Phrygian Sea. Dryden. Ten is often used, indefinitely, for several, many, and other like words. There's a proud modesty in merit, Averse to…
  37. Tēn, n.p. 1362The number consisting of nine and one; the sum of five and five. 2. A symbol representing ten units, as X, or 10.
  38. Tēn'a-bil'i-ty, n.p. 1362The state or quality of being tenable; tenableness.
  39. Tĕn'a-ble, a.p. 1362Capable of being held, maintained, or defended against an assailant, or against attempts to take; as, a tenable fortress. I would be the last man in the world to give up his cause when it was…
  40. Tĕn'a-ble-ness, n.p. 1362The state of being tenable; tenability.
  41. Tĕn'açe, n.p. 1362(Whist.) The state of holding the best and third-best cards. Smart.
  42. Te-nā'cioŭs, a.p. 1362Holding fast, or inclined to hold fast; inclined to retain what is in possession; as, men tenacious of their just rights; apt to retain; retentive; as, a tenacious memory. 2. Apt to adhere to another…
  43. Te-nā'cioŭs-ly, adv.p. 1362In a tenacious manner; retentively; firmly; adhesively.
  44. Te-nā'cioŭs-ness, n.p. 1362The quality or state of being tenacious; retentiveness; firmness; adhesiveness; as, tenaciousness of memory; tenaciousness in adhering to one's rights; tenaciousness of glue; and the like.
  45. Te-năç'i-ty, n.p. 1362The quality of being tenacious; retentiveness; firmness; adhesiveness. 2. That quality of bodies which keeps them from parting without considerable force; cohesiveness; the effect of attraction; —…
  46. Te-năc'ū-lŭm, n.p. 1362(Surg.) An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries.
  47. Tĕn'a-çy, n.p. 1362Tenaciousness. [Obs.] Barrow.
  48. Te-nāille', n.p. 1362(Fort.) (a.) An outwork in the main ditch, in front of the curtain, between two bastions. (b.) An inverted redan.
  49. Te-nāil'lon, n.p. 1362(Fort.) A work constructed on each side of the ravelins, to increase the strength of the ravelins, procure additional ground beyond the ditch, or cover the shoulders of the bastions.
  50. Tĕn'an-çy, n.p. 1362(Law.) (a.) A holding, or a mode of holding, an estate; tenure; the temporary possession of what belongs to another. (b.) (O. Eng. Law.) A house for habitation, or place to live in, held of another.…
  51. Tĕn'ant, n.p. 1362(Law.) One who holds or possesses lands or other real estate by any kind of right, either in fee simple, in common, or in severalty, or for life, for years, or at will; one who has the occupation or…
  52. Tĕn'ant, v. t.p. 1362To hold or possess as a tenant. Sir Roger's estate is tenanted by persons who have served him or his ancestors. Addison.
  53. Tĕn'ant-a-ble, a.p. 1362Fit to be rented; in a state of repair suitable for a tenant.
  54. Tĕn'ant-a-ble-ness, n.p. 1362The state or quality of being tenantable.
  55. Tĕn'ant-less, a.p. 1362Having no tenants; unoccupied; as, a tenantless mansion.
  56. Tĕn'ant-ry, n.p. 1362The body of tenants; as, the tenantry of a manor or a kingdom. 2. Tenancy. [Obs.] Ridley.
  57. Tĕn'ant-saw, n.p. 1362A tenon-saw. See TENON-SAW.
  58. Tĕnch, n.p. 1362(Ichth.) A European fresh-water fish, of the carp family, very tenacious of life.
  59. Tĕnd, v. t.p. 1362To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard. And flaming ministers to watch and tend Their earthly charge. Milton. There is a pleasure in…
  60. Tĕnd, v. i.p. 1363To move in a certain direction. “Two gentlemen tending toward that sight.” Wotton. The clouds above me to the white Alps tend. Byron. 2. To be directed, as to any end or purpose; to aim; to have or…