Definition of stand

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Stand (v. i.) A halt or stop for the purpose of defense, resistance, or opposition; as, to come to, or to make, a stand..

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Relate :: Relate (v. i.) To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; -- with to.
Platform :: Platform (n.) Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place..
Exact :: Exact (a.) Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect; true; correct; precise; as, the clock keeps exact time; he paid the exact debt; an exact copy of a letter; exact accounts..
Appear :: Appear (v. i.) To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like; to present one's self as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried..
Upright :: Upright (n.) Something standing upright, as a piece of timber in a building. See Illust. of Frame..
Turn :: Turn (n.) A fall off the ladder at the gallows; a hanging; -- so called from the practice of causing the criminal to stand on a ladder which was turned over, so throwing him off, when the signal was given..
"""broad Gauge " :: Broad gauge () A wider distance between the rails than the standard gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge..
Misacceptation :: Misacceptation (n.) Wrong acceptation; understanding in a wrong sense.
After :: After (prep.) Subsequent to and notwithstanding; as, after all our advice, you took that course..
Persist :: Persist (v. i.) To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy..
Manifestation :: Manifestation (n.) The act of manifesting or disclosing, or the state of being manifested; discovery to the eye or to the understanding; also, that which manifests; exhibition; display; revelation; as, the manifestation of God's power in creation..
Solstice :: Solstice (v. i.) A stopping or standing still of the sun.
Drop :: Drop (n.) A door or platform opening downward; a trap door; that part of the gallows on which a culprit stands when he is to be hanged; hence, the gallows itself..
Footboard :: Footboard (n.) A board or narrow platfrom upon which one may stand or brace his fee.
Wrangler :: Wrangler (n.) One of those who stand in the first rank of honors in the University of Cambridge, England. They are called, according to their rank, senior wrangler, second wrangler, third wrangler, etc. Cf. Optime..
I :: I () As a numeral, I stands for 1, II for 2, etc..
Subordinated :: Subordinate (n.) One who stands in order or rank below another; -- distinguished from a principal.
Front :: Front (v. t.) To stand opposed or opposite to, or over against as, his house fronts the church..
Mystify :: Mystify (v. t.) To involve in mystery; to make obscure or difficult to understand; as, to mystify a passage of Scripture..
Standard :: Standard (n.) That which is established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, extent, value, or quality; esp., the original specimen weight or measure sanctioned by government, as the standard pound, gallon, or yard..
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