Definition of on

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On (prep.) Adhering; not off; as in the phrase, He is neither on nor off, that is, he is not steady, he is irresolute..

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Blab :: Blab (v. i.) To talk thoughtlessly or without discretion; to tattle; to tell tales.
Recompense :: Recompense (v. t.) To return an equivalent for; to give compensation for; to atone for; to pay for.
Sloop :: Sloop (n.) A vessel having one mast and fore-and-aft rig, consisting of a boom-and-gaff mainsail, jibs, staysail, and gaff topsail. The typical sloop has a fixed bowsprit, topmast, and standing rigging, while those of a cutter are capable of being readily shifted. The sloop usually carries a centerboard, and depends for stability upon breadth of beam rather than depth of keel. The two types have rapidly approximated since 1880. One radical distinction is that a slop may carry a centerboard. See
Graphotype :: Graphotype (n.) A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief..
Masonry :: Masonry (n.) The art or occupation of a mason.
Concrete :: Concrete (v. t.) To cover with, or form of, concrete, as a pavement..
Request :: Request (n.) A state of being desired or held in such estimation as to be sought after or asked for; demand.
Unifacial :: Unifacial (a.) Having but one front surface; as, some foliaceous corals are unifacial, the polyp mouths being confined to one surface..
Diurnal :: Diurnal (a.) A small volume containing the daily service for the little hours, viz., prime, tierce, sext, nones, vespers, and compline..
Refractory :: Refractory (a.) Obstinate in disobedience; contumacious; stubborn; unmanageable; as, a refractory child; a refractory beast..
Organology :: Organology (n.) The science of organs or of anything considered as an organic structure.
Dialysis :: Dialysis (n.) A solution of continuity; division; separation of parts.
Shock :: Shock (n.) A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset..
Triton :: Triton (n.) Any one of numerous species of aquatic salamanders. The common European species are Hemisalamandra cristata, Molge palmata, and M. alpestris, a red-bellied species common in Switzerland. The most common species of the United States is Diemyctylus viridescens. See Illust. under Salamander..
Pensionary :: Pensionary (n.) One who receives a pension; a pensioner.
Respond :: Respond (v. t.) To suit or accord with; to correspond to.
Diplostemonous :: Diplostemonous (a.) Having twice as many stamens as petals, as the geranium..
Infuse :: Infuse (n.) Infusion.
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) The act of percussing, or striking one body against another; forcible collision, esp. such as gives a sound or report..
Elicit :: Elicit (v. t.) To draw out or entice forth; to bring to light; to bring out against the will; to deduce by reason or argument; as, to elicit truth by discussion..
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