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Fix :: Fix (v. t.) To hold steadily; to direct unwaveringly; to fasten, as the eye on an object, the attention on a speaker..

Instead :: Instead (adv.) Equivalent; equal to; -- usually with of.

Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint..

Hang :: Hang (v. i.) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame..

Flexuous :: Flexuous (a.) Wavering; not steady; flickering.

Stippling :: Stippling (n.) A mode of execution which produces the effect by dots or small points instead of lines.

Inequality :: Inequality (n.) Variableness; changeableness; inconstancy; lack of smoothness or equability; deviation; unsteadiness, as of the weather, feelings, etc..

Heliostat :: Heliostat (n.) An instrument consisting of a mirror moved by clockwork, by which a sunbeam is made apparently stationary, by being steadily directed to one spot during the whole of its diurnal period; also, a geodetic heliotrope..

Pertinacious :: Pertinacious (a.) Resolute; persevering; constant; steady.

Rather :: Rather (a.) On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead.

Courche :: Courche (n.) A square piece of linen used formerly by women instead of a cap; a kerchief.

Furniture :: Furniture (v. t.) Articles used for convenience or decoration in a house or apartment, as tables, chairs, bedsteads, sofas, carpets, curtains, pictures, vases, etc..

Inconsistent :: Inconsistent (a.) Not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable..

Wick :: Wick (n.) A bundle of fibers, or a loosely twisted or braided cord, tape, or tube, usually made of soft spun cotton threads, which by capillary attraction draws up a steady supply of the oil in lamps, the melted tallow or wax in candles, or other material used for illumination, in small successive portions, to be burned..

Assurance :: Assurance (n.) Firmness of mind; undoubting, steadiness; intrepidity; courage; confidence; self-reliance..

Chromatoscope :: Chromatoscope (n.) A reflecting telescope, part of which is made to rotate eccentrically, so as to produce a ringlike image of a star, instead of a point; -- used in studying the scintillation of the stars..

And :: And (conj.) In order to; -- used instead of the infinitival to, especially after try, come, go..

Lieu :: Lieu (n.) Place; room; stead; -- used only in the phrase in lieu of, that is, instead of..

Industry :: Industry (n.) Habitual diligence in any employment or pursuit, either bodily or mental; steady attention to business; assiduity; -- opposed to sloth and idleness; as, industry pays debts, while idleness or despair will increase them..

Shine :: Shine (v. i.) To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by night..

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