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Karyokinesis :: Karyokinesis (n.) The indirect division of cells in which, prior to division of the cell protoplasm, complicated changes take place in the nucleus, attended with movement of the nuclear fibrils; -- opposed to karyostenosis. The nucleus becomes enlarged and convoluted, and finally the threads are separated into two groups which ultimately become disconnected and constitute the daughter nuclei. Called also mitosis. See Cell development, under Cell..

Warehouse :: Warehouse (v. t.) To place in the warehouse of the government or customhouse stores, to be kept until duties are paid..

Pretorium :: Pretorium (n.) The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat..

Set :: Set (v. i.) To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant.

Laystall :: Laystall (n.) A place where rubbish, dung, etc., are laid or deposited..

Point :: Point (n.) A dot placed at the right hand of a note, to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half, as to make a whole note equal to three half notes, a half note equal to three quarter notes..

Cross-tie :: Cross-tie (n.) A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place..

Selenio- :: Selenio- () A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting the presence of selenium or its compounds; as, selenio-phosphate, a phosphate having selenium in place of all, or a part, of the oxygen..

Orris :: Orris (n.) A peculiar pattern in which gold lace or silver lace is worked; especially, one in which the edges are ornamented with conical figures placed at equal distances, with spots between them..

Nidus :: Nidus (n.) A nest: a repository for the eggs of birds, insects, etc.; a breeding place; esp., the place or substance where parasites or the germs of a disease effect lodgment or are developed..

High :: High (n.) An elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

Beneath :: Beneath (prep.) Lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; hence, at the foot of..

Shadow :: Shadow (n.) A shaded place; shelter; protection; security.

Inferior :: Inferior (a.) Lower in place, rank, excellence, etc.; less important or valuable; subordinate; underneath; beneath..

Alternate :: Alternate (v. i.) To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; -- followed by with; as, the flood and ebb tides alternate with each other..

Thirdly :: Thirdly (adv.) In the third place.

Place-proud :: Place-proud (a.) Proud of rank or office.

Pilgrim :: Pilgrim (n.) One who travels far, or in strange lands, to visit some holy place or shrine as a devotee; as, a pilgrim to Loretto; Canterbury pilgrims. See Palmer..

Sink :: Sink (n.) A hole or low place in land or rock, where waters sink and are lost; -- called also sink hole..

Tossy :: Tossy (a.) Tossing the head, as in scorn or pride; hence, proud; contemptuous; scornful; affectedly indifferent; as, a tossy commonplace..

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