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Metalloid :: Metalloid (n.) Now, one of several elementary substances which in the free state are unlike metals, and whose compounds possess or produce acid, rather than basic, properties; a nonmetal; as, boron, carbon, phosphorus, nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur, chlorine, bromine, etc., are metalloids..

Nativism :: Nativism (n.) The doctrine of innate ideas, or that the mind possesses forms of thought independent of sensation..

Evict :: Evict (v. t.) To dispossess by a judicial process; to dispossess by paramount right or claim of such right; to eject; to oust.

Mighty :: Mighty (n.) Possessing might; having great power or authority.

Type :: Type (n.) A general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group..

Ours :: Ours (possessive pron.) See Note under Our.

Distrain :: Distrain (v. t.) To seize, as a pledge or indemnification; to take possession of as security for nonpayment of rent, the reparation of an injury done, etc.; to take by distress; as, to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement..

Envy :: Envy (v. t.) To feel envy at or towards; to be envious of; to have a feeling of uneasiness or mortification in regard to (any one), arising from the sight of another's excellence or good fortune and a longing to possess it..

Potentate :: Potentate (a.) One who is potent; one who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch..

Recover :: Recover (v. t.) To get or obtain again; to get renewed possession of; to win back; to regain.

Get :: Get (v. t.) To obtain mental possession of; to learn; to commit to memory; to memorize; as to get a lesson; also with out; as, to get out one's Greek lesson..

Obtain :: Obtain (v. t.) To hold; to keep; to possess.

Hold :: Hold (n.) The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay..

Count :: Count (v. i.) To number or be counted; to possess value or carry weight; hence, to increase or add to the strength or influence of some party or interest; as, every vote counts; accidents count for nothing..

Deforciant :: Deforciant (n.) One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate.

Droitural :: Droitural (a.) relating to the mere right of property, as distinguished from the right of possession; as, droitural actions..

Sequester :: Sequester (v. t.) To separate from the owner for a time; to take from parties in controversy and put into the possession of an indifferent person; to seize or take possession of, as property belonging to another, and hold it till the profits have paid the demand for which it is taken, or till the owner has performed the decree of court, or clears himself of contempt; in international law, to confiscate..

Proprietary :: Proprietary (n.) A proprietor or owner; one who has exclusive title to a thing; one who possesses, or holds the title to, a thing in his own right..

Possessive :: Possessive (n.) The possessive case.

Disappropriate :: Disappropriate (a.) Severed from the appropriation or possession of a spiritual corporation.

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