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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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Thē'o-phĭl-ăn’thro-pĭsm, n. p. 1372Love to both God and man.Thē'o-phi-lăn'thro-pīst, n. p. 1372(Eccl. Hist.) One of a class of persons in France during the revolution, whose object was to establish reason in the place of Christianity.Thē'o-phĭl'o-sŏph'ic, a. p. 1372Combining theism and philosophy, or pertaining to the combination of theism and philosophy.Thē'op-neüst'ie, a. p. 1372Given by the inspiration of the Spirit of God.Thē'op-neüst'y, n. p. 1372Divine inspiration; the supernatural influence of the Divine Spirit in qualifying men to receive and communicate revealed truth.The-ōr' hist, n. p. 1372(Mus.) One who plays a theorbo.The-ôr'bo, n. p. 1372(Mus.) A musical instrument made like a large lute, but with two heads, to each of which some of the strings were attached. ☞ It was also called the archlute, and was used chiefly, if not only, as an…Thē'o-rem, n. p. 1372That which is considered and established as a principle; hence, sometimes, a rule. “Not theories, but theorems (θεωρήματα), the intelligible products of contemplation, intellectual objects in the…Thē'o-re-măt'ic or Thē'o-re-măt'ic-al or Thē'o-rĕm'ic, a. p. 1373Of, or pertaining to, a theorem; comprised in a theorem; consisting of theorems; as, theoremic truth.Thē'o-rĕt'ic or Thē'o-rĕt'ic-al, a. p. 1373Pertaining to, depending on, or confined to theory or speculation; speculative. 2. Terminating in theory or speculation; not practical; as, theoretical learning; theoretic sciences.Thē'o-rĕt'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 1373In a theoretical manner; by theory; in speculation; speculatively; not practically.Thē'o-rĕt'ics, n. sing. p. 1373The speculative part of a science; speculation. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.] At the very first, with our Lord himself, and his apostles, as represented to us in the New Testament, morals come before…Thē'o-ric, n. p. 1373Speculation; theory. [Obs. and rare.] Shak.The-ŏr'ic, a. p. 1373Of, or pertaining to, the theorica. 2. Relating to, or skilled in, theory; theoretically skilled. [Obs. and rare.] A man but young, Yet old in judgment, theoric and practic In all humanity. Massinger.The-ŏr'i-cȧ, n. pl. p. 1373(Gr. Antiq.) Public moneys expended at Athens on festivals, sacrifices, and public entertainments, especially theatrical performances, and in largesses among the people.The-ŏr'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 1373Theoretically. [Obs.]Thē'o-rĭst, n. p. 1373One who forms theories; one given to theory and speculation. The greatest theorists have given the preference to such a government as that of this kingdom. Addison.Thē'o-rīze, v. i. p. 1373To form a theory or theories; to form opinions solely by theory; to speculate; as, to theorize on the existence of phlogiston.Thē'o-rīz'er, n. p. 1373One who theorizes; a theorist.Thē'o-ry, n. p. 1373A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation. ☞ “This word is employed by English writers in a very loose and…Thē'o-sŏph'ic or Thē'o-sŏph'ic-al, a. p. 1373Of, or pertaining to, theosophy.The-ōs'o-phĭsm, n. p. 1373Theosophy, or a process of it. Murdock.The-ō'so-phist, n. p. 1373One addicted to theosophy. The theosophist is one who gives you a theory of God, or of the works of God, which has not reason, but an inspection of his own, for its basis. Vaughan.Thē'os-o-phĭst'ic-al, a. p. 1373Theosophical. See THEOSOPHICAL.The-ōs'o-phīze, v. i. p. 1373To practice theosophy. [Rare.]The-ōs'o-phy, n. p. 1373Supposed intercourse with God and superior spirits, and consequent attainment of superhuman knowledge by physical processes, as by the theurgic operations of some ancient Platonists, or by the…Thēr'a-peu'tæ, n. pl. p. 1373(Eccl. Hist.) A Jewish sect in Egypt, resembling the Essenes in Palestine;—applied also to the early Christians, and, very rarely, to the early monks. Eadie.Thěr'a-peŭ'tie or Thěr'a-peŭ'tie-al, a. p. 1373Of, or pertaining to, the healing art; concerned in discovering and applying remedies for diseases; curative. Medicine is justly distributed into “prophylactic,” or the art of preserving health, and…Thĕr'a-peŭ'ties, n. sing. & pl. p. 1373(sing.) That part of medicine which respects the discovery and application of remedies for diseases. [See Note under MATHEMATICS.] 2. (pl.) A religious sect described by Philo. They were devotees to…Thēr'a-peü'tist, n. p. 1373One versed in therapeutics.There, adv. p. 1373In that place. The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there he put the man whom he had formed. Gen. ii. 8. There is sometimes opposed to here. Darkness there might well seem twilight…Thêre/a-bout' or Thêre/a-bouts', adv. p. 1373Near that place. 2. Near that number, degree, or quantity; nearly; as, ten men, or thereabouts. 3. Concerning that. [Rare.] They were much perplexed thereabout. Luke xxiv. 4.Thêre-âft'er, adv. p. 1373After that; afterward. Spenser. 2. According to that; accordingly. I deny not but that it is of greatest concernment in the church and commonwealth to have a vigilant eye how books demean themselves…Thêre-ăt', adv. p. 1373At that place. Wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat. Matt. vii. 13. 2. At that occurrence or event; on that account. Every error…Thêre-bȳ', adv. p. 1373By that; by that means; in consequence of that. Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee. Job xxii. 21.Thêre-fôr', adv. p. 1373For that, or this, or it.There'fore, conj. & adv. p. 1373For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that. I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come. Luke xiv. 20. 2. Consequently; by consequence. He blushes; therefore…Thère-frôm', adv. p. 1373From this or that. Turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left. Josh. xxiii. 6.Thêre-in', adv. p. 1373In that or this place, time, or thing; in that particular. Bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein. Gen. ix. 7. Therein our letters do not well agree. Shak.Thère'in-tọ', adv. p. 1373Into that, or that place. Let not them that are in the countries enter therein-to. Luke xxi. 21.Thê're-ôf’, adv. p. 1373Of that or this. In the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die. Gen. ii. 17.Thē're-ŏl'o-gy, n. p. 1373The same as THERAPEUTICS.Thêre-ôn’, adv. p. 1373On that or this. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. Esther vii. 9.Thêre-out', adv. p. 1373Out of that or this. He shall take thereout his handful of the flour. Lev. ii. 2.Thère-to', adv. p. 1373To that or this.Thère-ûn'der, adv. p. 1373Under that or this.Thêre-ùnʹt'o, adv. p. 1373Unto that or this; thereto.Thêre-up-ôn’, adv. p. 1373Upon that or this. The remnant of the house of Judah, they shall feed thereupon. Zeph. ii. 7. 2. On account of that; in consequence of that. He hopes to find you forward. And thereupon he sends you…Thêre-while', adv. p. 1373At the same time. [Obs.]Thêre-with', adv. p. 1373With that or this. I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Phil. iv. 11.Thêre'with-al', adv. p. 1373Over and above. [Obs.] 2. At the same time. [Obs.] Shak. 3. With that or this; therewith. Spenser.Thĕrf, a. p. 1373Not fermented; unleavened. [Obs.]Thérf'-brēad, n. p. 1373Unleavened bread. [Obs.]Thē'ri-ae or The-rī'a-cā, n. p. 1373An ancient composition esteemed efficacious against the effects of poison; especially, a certain compound of sixty four drugs, prepared, pulverized, and reduced by means of honey to an electuary…Thē'ri-æ, a. p. 1373Theriacal.The-rī'ae-al or Thér'ri-al, a. p. 1373Of, or pertaining to, theriac; medicinal. Bacon.Thē'ri-ŏt'o-my, n. p. 1373The anatomy of animals; zöötomy. Dunglison.Thér'mæ, n. pl. p. 1373Springs or baths of warm water.Thĕr'mal, a. p. 1373Of, or pertaining to, heat; warm; as, thermal waters. “The thermal condition of the earth.” J. D. Forbes.Ther-mĕt'o-grāph, n. p. 1373A self-registering thermometer, especially one that registers the maximum and minimum during long periods. Nichol.