Definition of only

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Only (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief..

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Popularly :: Popularly (adv.) In a popular manner; so as to be generally favored or accepted by the people; commonly; currently; as, the story was popularity reported..
Epiploce :: Epiploce (n.) A figure by which one striking circumstance is added, in due gradation, to another; climax; e. g., He not only spared his enemies, but continued them in employment; not only continued, but advanced them..
Dissyllabic :: Dissyllabic (a.) Consisting of two syllables only; as, a dissyllabic foot in poetry..
Earning :: Earning (n.) That which is earned; wages gained by work or services; money earned; -- used commonly in the plural.
Accomplished :: Accomplished (a.) Complete in acquirements as the result usually of training; -- commonly in a good sense; as, an accomplished scholar, an accomplished villain..
Eurypteroidea :: Eurypteroidea (n. pl.) An extinct order of Merostomata, of which the genus Eurypterus is the type. They are found only in Paleozoic rocks..
Arbitrarily :: Arbitrarily (adv.) In an arbitrary manner; by will only; despotically; absolutely.
Sanies :: Sanies (n.) A thin, serous fluid commonly discharged from ulcers or foul wounds..
Plumper :: Plumper (n.) A vote given to one candidate only, when two or more are to be elected, thus giving him the advantage over the others. A person who gives his vote thus is said to plump, or to plump his vote..
Diabetes :: Diabetes (n.) A disease which is attended with a persistent, excessive discharge of urine. Most frequently the urine is not only increased in quantity, but contains saccharine matter, in which case the disease is generally fatal..
Tornado :: Tornado (n.) A violent whirling wind; specifically (Meteorol.), a tempest distinguished by a rapid whirling and slow progressive motion, usually accompaned with severe thunder, lightning, and torrents of rain, and commonly of short duration and small breadth; a small cyclone..
Monoptote :: Monoptote (n.) A noun having only one ending for the oblique cases.
Rafter :: Rafter (n.) Originally, any rough and somewhat heavy piece of timber. Now, commonly, one of the timbers of a roof which are put on sloping, according to the inclination of the roof. See Illust. of Queen-post..
Ethiopic :: Ethiopic (n.) The language of ancient Ethiopia; the language of the ancient Abyssinian empire (in Ethiopia), now used only in the Abyssinian church. It is of Semitic origin, and is also called Geez..
Ferding :: Ferding (n.) A measure of land mentioned in Domesday Book. It is supposed to have consisted of a few acres only.
Palanquin :: Palanquin (n.) An inclosed carriage or litter, commonly about eight feet long, four feet wide, and four feet high, borne on the shoulders of men by means of two projecting poles, -- used in India, China, etc., for the conveyance of a single person from place to place..
Monocotyledon :: Monocotyledon (n.) A plant with only one cotyledon, or seed lobe..
Strawboard :: Strawberry (n.) A fragrant edible berry, of a delicious taste and commonly of a red color, the fruit of a plant of the genus Fragaria, of which there are many varieties. Also, the plant bearing the fruit. The common American strawberry is Fragaria virginiana; the European, F. vesca. There are also other less common species..
Diptera :: Diptera (n. pl.) An extensive order of insects having only two functional wings and two balancers, as the house fly, mosquito, etc. They have a suctorial proboscis, often including two pairs of sharp organs (mandibles and maxillae) with which they pierce the skin of animals. They undergo a complete metamorphosis, their larvae (called maggots) being usually without feet..
Entermewer :: Entermewer (n.) A hawk gradually changing the color of its feathers, commonly in the second year..
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