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Restitution :: Restitution (v.) The act of returning to, or recovering, a former state; as, the restitution of an elastic body..

Syllable :: Syllable (n.) In writing and printing, a part of a word, separated from the rest, and capable of being pronounced by a single impulse of the voice. It may or may not correspond to a syllable in the spoken language..

Catch :: Catch (v. t.) To seize after pursuing; to arrest; as, to catch a thief..

Screamer :: Screamer (n.) Any one of three species of South American birds constituting the family Anhimidae, and the suborder Palamedeae. They have two spines on each wing, and the head is either crested or horned. They are easily tamed, and then serve as guardians for other poultry. The crested screamers, or chajas, belong to the genus Chauna. The horned screamer, or kamichi, is Palamedea cornuta..

Emissary :: Emissary (n.) An agent employed to advance, in a covert manner, the interests of his employers; one sent out by any power that is at war with another, to create dissatisfaction among the people of the latter..

Restrainedly :: Restrainedly (adv.) With restraint.

Quietus :: Quietus (a.) Final discharge or acquittance, as from debt or obligation; that which silences claims; (Fig.) rest; death..

Rest-harrow :: Rest-harrow (n.) A European leguminous plant (Ononis arvensis) with long, tough roots..

By-interest :: By-interest (n.) Self-interest; private advantage.

Galvanize :: Galvanize (v. t.) To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity..

Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse; to balk..

Recumbent :: Recumbent (a.) Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle..

Restorative :: Restorative (n.) Something which serves to restore; especially, a restorative medicine..

Alterative :: Alterative (n.) A medicine or treatment which gradually induces a change, and restores healthy functions without sensible evacuations..

Derogate :: Derogate (v. t.) To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law.

Stand :: Stand (n.) To continue upright in a certain locality, as a tree fixed by the roots, or a building resting on its foundation..

Restorable :: Restorable (a.) Admitting of being restored; capable of being reclaimed; as, restorable land..

Restringing :: Restringing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Restring.

Fidget :: Fidget (n.) A general nervous restlessness, manifested by incessant changes of position; dysphoria..

Unruly :: Unruly (superl.) Not submissive to rule; disregarding restraint; disposed to violate; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory; as, an unruly boy; unruly boy; unruly conduct..

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