Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of pursuit is as below...

Scholar :: Scholar (n.) One engaged in the pursuits of learning; a learned person; one versed in any branch, or in many branches, of knowledge; a person of high literary or scientific attainments; a savant..

Check :: Check (v. i.) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds..

Disprofess :: Disprofess (v. t.) To renounce the profession or pursuit of.

Whaling :: Whaling (a.) Pertaining to, or employed in, the pursuit of whales; as, a whaling voyage; a whaling vessel..

Choctaws :: Choctaws (n. pl.) A tribe of North American Indians (Southern Appalachian), in early times noted for their pursuit of agriculture, and for living at peace with the white settlers. They are now one of the civilized tribes of the Indian Territory..

Spur :: Spur (v. t.) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive..

Genius :: Genius (n.) The peculiar structure of mind with whoch each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit; special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting..

Waif :: Waif (n.) Goods found of which the owner is not known; originally, such goods as a pursued thief threw away to prevent being apprehended, which belonged to the king unless the owner made pursuit of the felon, took him, and brought him to justice..

College :: College (n.) A collection, body, or society of persons engaged in common pursuits, or having common duties and interests, and sometimes, by charter, peculiar rights and privileges; as, a college of heralds; a college of electors; a college of bishops..

Hound :: Hound (v. t.) To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hounda dog at a hare; to hound on pursuers..

Absorbing :: Absorbing (a.) Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit..

Fugitive :: Fugitive (n.) One who flees from pursuit, danger, restraint, service, duty, etc.; a deserter; as, a fugitive from justice..

Hunt :: Hunt (n.) The act or practice of chasing wild animals; chase; pursuit; search.

Search :: Search (v. t.) The act of seeking or looking for something; quest; inquiry; pursuit for finding something; examination.

Woolgathering :: Woolgathering (n.) Indulgence in idle imagination; a foolish or useless pursuit or design.

Dissipate :: Dissipate (v. i.) To be extravagant, wasteful, or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure; to engage in dissipation..

Virtuosoship :: Virtuosoship (n.) The condition, pursuits, or occupation of a virtuoso..

Worry :: Worry (v. t.) To harass by pursuit and barking; to attack repeatedly; also, to tear or mangle with the teeth..

Pursue :: Pursue (v. i.) To go in pursuit; to follow.

Industrialism :: Industrialism (n.) Devotion to industrial pursuits; labor; industry.

Random Fonts

Most Popular