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Terminatory :: Terminatory (a.) Terminative.

Flindermouse :: Flindermouse (n.) A bat; a flittermouse.

Opsiometer :: Opsiometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the limits of distincts vision in different individuals, and thus determiming the proper focal length of a lens for correcting imperfect sight..

Quaternity :: Quaternity (n.) The union of four in one, as of four persons; -- analogous to the theological term trinity..

Conversion :: Conversion (n.) The act of interchanging the terms of a proposition, as by putting the subject in the place of the predicate, or the contrary..

Obelisk :: Obelisk (n.) An upright, four-sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom..

Jurisdiction :: "Jurisdiction (a.) The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judicial authority over a cause or class of causes; as, certain suits or actions, or the cognizance of certain crimes, are within the jurisdiction of a particular court, that is, within the limits of its authority or commission..

Equivalence :: Equivalence (n.) The degree of combining power as determined by relative weight. See Equivalent, n., 2..

Predeterminate :: Predeterminate (a.) Determined beforehand; as, the predeterminate counsel of God..

Budget :: Budget (n.) The annual financial statement which the British chancellor of the exchequer makes in the House of Commons. It comprehends a general view of the finances of the country, with the proposed plan of taxation for the ensuing year. The term is sometimes applied to a similar statement in other countries..

Preordain :: Preordain (v. t.) To ordain or appoint beforehand: to predetermine: to foreordain.

Graveyard :: Graveyard (n.) A yard or inclosure for the interment of the dead; a cemetery.

Swaddling :: Swaddler (n.) A term of contempt for an Irish Methodist.

Touch :: Touch (v.) The sense by which pressure or traction exerted on the skin is recognized; the sense by which the properties of bodies are determined by contact; the tactile sense. See Tactile sense, under Tactile..

Intermise :: Intermise (n.) Interference; interposition.

Conscience :: Conscience (n.) The estimate or determination of conscience; conviction or right or duty.

Mean :: Mean (a.) Intermediate in excellence of any kind.

Determinate :: Determinate (a.) Determined or resolved upon.

Fork :: Fork (n.) An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curved; -- used from piercing, holding, taking up, or pitching anything..

Green :: Green (n.) The color of growing plants; the color of the solar spectrum intermediate between the yellow and the blue.

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