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Settlement :: Settlement (n.) The act of setting, or the state of being settled..

Mounting :: Mounting (n.) That by which anything is prepared for use, or set off to advantage; equipment; embellishment; setting; as, the mounting of a sword or diamond..

Outset :: Outset (n.) A setting out, starting, or beginning..

Cosmical :: Cosmical (a.) Rising or setting with the sun; -- the opposite of acronycal.

Preference :: Preference (n.) The act of Preferring, or the state of being preferred; the setting of one thing before another; precedence; higher estimation; predilection; choice; also, the power or opportunity of choosing; as, to give him his preference..

Redress :: Redress (n.) A setting right, as of wrong, injury, or opression; as, the redress of grievances; hence, relief; remedy; reparation; indemnification..

Composition :: Composition (n.) The setting up of type and arranging it for printing.

Emancipation :: Emancipation (n.) The act of setting free from the power of another, from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence; also, the state of being thus set free; liberation; as, the emancipation of slaves; the emancipation of minors; the emancipation of a person from prejudices; the emancipation of the mind from superstition; the emancipation of a nation from tyranny or subjection..

Amplitude :: Amplitude (n.) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator..

Urgent :: Urgent (a.) Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity; calling for immediate attention; instantly important..

Imputation :: Imputation () A setting of something to the account of; the attribution of personal guilt or personal righteousness of another; as, the imputation of the sin of Adam, or the righteousness of Christ..

Upset :: Upset (n.) The act of upsetting, or the state of being upset; an overturn; as, the wagon had an upset..

Flammation :: Flammation (n.) The act of setting in a flame or blaze.

Close-bodied :: Close-bodied (a.) Fitting the body exactly; setting close, as a garment..

Expedition :: Expedition (n.) A sending forth or setting forth the execution of some object of consequence; progress.

Montrue :: Montrue (n.) That on which anything is mounted; a setting; hence, a saddle horse..

Study :: Study (v. i.) A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquiring knowledge..

Circumpolar :: Circumpolar (a.) About the pole; -- applied to stars that revolve around the pole without setting; as, circumpolar stars..

Setting :: Setting (n.) The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does; also, hunting with a setter..

Speed :: Speed (v. t.) To wish success or god fortune to, in any undertaking, especially in setting out upon a journey..

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