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Bookstand :: Bookstand (n.) A stand to hold books for reading or reference.

Paragenesis :: Paragenesis (n.) The science which treats of minerals with special reference to their origin.

Utricular :: Utricular (a.) Resembling a utricle or bag, whether large or minute; -- said especially with reference to the condition of certain substances, as sulphur, selenium, etc., when condensed from the vaporous state and deposited upon cold bodies, in which case they assume the form of small globules filled with liquid..

Sign :: Sign (n.) That which, being external, stands for, or signifies, something internal or spiritual; -- a term used in the Church of England in speaking of an ordinance considered with reference to that which it represents..

Reconnaissance :: Reconnaissance (n.) An examination or survey of a region in reference to its general geological character.

Canvass :: Canvass (n.) To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote..

Preemption :: Preemption (n.) The right of an actual settler upon public lands (particularly those of the United States) to purchase a certain portion at a fixed price in preference to all other applicants.

Weight :: Weight (v. t.) The quantity of heaviness; comparative tendency to the center of the earth; the quantity of matter as estimated by the balance, or expressed numerically with reference to some standard unit; as, a mass of stone having the weight of five hundred pounds..

Group :: Group (n.) To form a group of; to arrange or combine in a group or in groups, often with reference to mutual relation and the best effect; to form an assemblage of..

Reciprocal :: Reciprocal (a.) Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for given quantities. See the Phrases below.

Instigate :: Instigate (v. t.) To goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite; -- used chiefly with reference to evil actions; as to instigate one to a crime.

Referential :: Referential (a.) Containing a reference; pointing to something out of itself; as, notes for referential use..

Farewell :: Farewell (n.) Act of departure; leave-taking; a last look at, or reference to something..

Hydrothermal :: Hydrothermal (a.) Of or pertaining to hot water; -- used esp. with reference to the action of heated waters in dissolving, redepositing, and otherwise producing mineral changes within the crust of the globe..

Allusion :: Allusion (n.) A figurative or symbolical reference.

Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind; as, a vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it..

Consult :: Consult (v. t.) To have reference to, in judging or acting; to have regard to; to consider; as, to consult one's wishes..

Formation :: Formation (n.) Mineral deposits and rock masses designated with reference to their origin; as, the siliceous formation about geysers; alluvial formations; marine formations..

Obelisk :: Obelisk (n.) A mark of reference; -- called also dagger [/]. See Dagger, n., 2..

Herborize :: Herborize (v. t.) To form the figures of plants in; -- said in reference to minerals. See Arborized.

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