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Coursing :: Coursing (n.) The pursuit or running game with dogs that follow by sight instead of by scent.

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

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

Nest :: Nest (n.) A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs..

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

Insecution :: Insecution (n.) A following after; close pursuit.

Prosecution :: Prosecution (n.) The act or process of prosecuting, or of endeavoring to gain or accomplish something; pursuit by efforts of body or mind; as, the prosecution of a scheme, plan, design, or undertaking; the prosecution of war..

Dissipated :: Dissipated (a.) Wasteful of health, money, etc., in the pursuit of pleasure; dissolute; intemperate..

Disengage :: Disengage (v. t.) To release from that with which anything is engaged, engrossed, involved, or entangled; to extricate; to detach; to set free; to liberate; to clear; as, to disengage one from a party, from broils and controversies, from an oath, promise, or occupation; to disengage the affections a favorite pursuit, the mind from study..

Industry :: Industry (n.) Habitual diligence in any employment or pursuit, either bodily or mental; steady attention to business; assiduity; -- opposed to sloth and idleness; as, industry pays debts, while idleness or despair will increase them..

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..

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..

Victim :: Victim (n.) A person or thing destroyed or sacrificed in the pursuit of an object, or in gratification of a passion; as, a victim to jealousy, lust, or ambition..

Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of hunting dogs or horses kept in readiness at certain places to relive the tired dogs or horses, and to continue the pursuit of the game if it comes that way..

Suit :: Suit (n.) The act of suing; the process by which one endeavors to gain an end or an object; an attempt to attain a certain result; pursuit; endeavor.

After :: After (prep.) Moving toward from behind; following, in search of; in pursuit of..

Absorb :: Absorb (v. t.) To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or the pursuit of wealth..

Industrialism :: Industrialism (n.) The principles or policy applicable to industrial pursuits or organized labor.

Scour :: Scour (v. i.) To run swiftly; to rove or range in pursuit or search of something; to scamper.

Chase :: Chase (v.) Vehement pursuit for the purpose of killing or capturing, as of an enemy, or game; an earnest seeking after any object greatly desired; the act or habit of hunting; a hunt..

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