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Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To bring to notice; to submit for consideration; as, to raise a point of order; to raise an objection..

Resurrectionize :: Resurrectionize (v. t.) To raise from the dead.

Heave :: Heave (n.) An effort to raise something, as a weight, or one's self, or to move something heavy..

Cavil :: Cavil (v. i.) To raise captious and frivolous objections; to find fault without good reason.

Water Joint :: Water joint () A joint in a stone pavement where the stones are left slightly higher than elsewhere, the rest of the surface being sunken or dished. The raised surface is intended to prevent the settling of water in the joints..

Wig :: Wig (n.) A kind of raised seedcake.

Puffer :: Puffer (n.) One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.

Teasel :: Teasel (v. t.) To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap..

Graining :: Graining (n.) A process in dressing leather, by which the skin is softened and the grain raised..

Levy :: Levy (v. t.) To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription, etc..

Hopyard :: Hopyard (n.) A field where hops are raised.

Dais :: Dais (n.) A platform slightly raised above the floor of a hall or large room, giving distinction to the table and seats placed upon it for the chief guests..

Calorie :: Calorie (n.) The unit of heat according to the French standard; the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (sometimes, one gram) of water one degree centigrade, or from 0¡ to 1¡. Compare the English standard unit, Foot pound..

Admirable :: Admirable (a.) Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation; deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of persons or things.

Hawk :: Hawk (v. t.) To raise by hawking, as phlegm..

Hautpas :: Hautpas (n.) A raised part of the floor of a large room; a platform for a raised table or throne. See Dais.

Chain Pump :: Chain pump () A pump consisting of an endless chain, running over a drum or wheel by which it is moved, and dipping below the water to be raised. The chain has at intervals disks or lifts which fit the tube through which the ascending part passes and carry the water to the point of discharge..

Theatine :: Theatine (n.) One of an order of Italian monks, established in 1524, expressly to oppose Reformation, and to raise the tone of piety among Roman Catholics. They hold no property, nor do they beg, but depend on what Providence sends. Their chief employment is preaching and giving religious instruction..

Raise :: Raise (v. t.) To cause to arise, grow up, or come into being or to appear; to give rise to; to originate, produce, cause, effect, or the like..

Factious :: Factious (a.) Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons..

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