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Theory :: Theory (n.) A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation..

Aponeurosis :: Aponeurosis (n.) Any one of the thicker and denser of the deep fasciae which cover, invest, and the terminations and attachments of, many muscles. They often differ from tendons only in being flat and thin. See Fascia..

Retrenchment :: Retrenchment (n.) A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation..

Acrocarpous :: Acrocarpous (a.) Having a terminal fructification; having the fruit at the end of the stalk.

Swing :: Swing (n.) Capacity of a turning lathe, as determined by the diameter of the largest object that can be turned in it..

Thorax :: Thorax (n.) The second, or middle, region of the body of a crustacean, arachnid, or other articulate animal. In the case of decapod Crustacea, some writers include under the term thorax only the three segments bearing the maxillipeds; others include also the five segments bearing the legs. See Illust. in Appendix..

Match :: Match (v.) A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle..

Disinterment :: Disinterment (n.) The act of disinterring, or taking out of the earth; exhumation..

Unconstitutional :: Unconstitutional (a.) Not constitutional; not according to, or consistent with, the terms of a constitution of government; contrary to the constitution; as, an unconstitutional law, or act of an officer..

Horse :: Horse (n.) Mounted soldiery; cavalry; -- used without the plural termination; as, a regiment of horse; -- distinguished from foot..

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute..

Haecceity :: Haecceity () Literally, this-ness. A scholastic term to express individuality or singleness; as, this book..

Arbitrament :: Arbitrament (n.) Determination; decision; arbitration.

Quern :: Quern (n.) A mill for grinding grain, the upper stone of which was turned by hand; -- used before the invention of windmills and watermills..

Determine :: Determine (v. t.) To fix the course of; to impel and direct; -- with a remoter object preceded by to; as, another's will determined me to this course..

Lionced :: Lionced (a.) Adorned with lions' heads; having arms terminating in lions' heads; -- said of a cross.

Qualificative :: Qualificative (n.) That which qualifies, modifies, or restricts; a qualifying term or statement..

Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (n.) A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase..

Rhigolene :: Rhigolene (n.) A mixture of volatile hydrocarbons intermediate between gsolene and cymogene. It is obtained in the purification of crude petroleum, and is used as a refregerant..

Xylophone :: Xylophone (n.) An instrument to determine the vibrative properties of different kinds of wood.

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