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Imitation :: Imitation (n.) One of the principal means of securing unity and consistency in polyphonic composition; the repetition of essentially the same melodic theme, phrase, or motive, on different degrees of pitch, by one or more of the other parts of voises. Cf. Canon..

Phrasal :: Phrasal (a.) Of the nature of a phrase; consisting of a phrase; as, a phrasal adverb..

Idioticon :: Idioticon (n.) A dictionary of a peculiar dialect, or of the words and phrases peculiar to one part of a country; a glossary..

Parenthesis :: Parenthesis (n.) A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes..

Inversion :: Inversion (n.) Said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa..

Translation :: Translation (n.) A transfer of meaning in a word or phrase, a metaphor; a tralation..

Generality :: Generality (n.) That which is general; that which lacks specificalness, practicalness, or application; a general or vague statement or phrase..

Dint :: Dint (n.) Force; power; -- esp. in the phrase by dint of.

Look :: Look (n.) The act of looking; a glance; a sight; a view; -- often in certain phrases; as, to have, get, take, throw, or cast, a look..

Phrase :: Phrase (v. i.) To use proper or fine phrases.

Whit :: Whit (n.) The smallest part or particle imaginable; a bit; a jot; an iota; -- generally used in an adverbial phrase in a negative sentence.

Cant :: Cant (n.) The use of religious phraseology without understanding or sincerity; empty, solemn speech, implying what is not felt; hypocrisy..

Ultra Vires :: Ultra vires () Beyond power; transcending authority; -- a phrase used frequently in relation to acts or enactments by corporations in excess of their chartered or statutory rights.

Section :: Section (n.) A part of a musical period, composed of one or more phrases. See Phrase..

Colloquial :: Colloquial (a.) Pertaining to, or used in, conversation, esp. common and familiar conversation; conversational; hence, unstudied; informal; as, colloquial intercourse; colloquial phrases; a colloquial style..

Trice :: Trice (n.) A very short time; an instant; a moment; -- now used only in the phrase in a trice.

Shibboleth :: Shibboleth (n.) Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase..

Shatter :: Shatter (n.) A fragment of anything shattered; -- used chiefly or soley in the phrase into shatters; as, to break a glass into shatters..

Lag :: Lag (a.) Last; long-delayed; -- obsolete, except in the phrase lag end..

Leave :: Leave (n.) The act of leaving or departing; a formal parting; a leaving; farewell; adieu; -- used chiefly in the phrase, to take leave, i. e., literally, to take permission to go..

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