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Point :: Point (n.) To direct toward an abject; to aim; as, to point a gun at a wolf, or a cannon at a fort..

Anywhither :: Anywhither (adv.) To or towards any place.

Distally :: Distally (adv.) Toward a distal part.

Glacis :: Glacis (n.) A gentle slope, or a smooth, gently sloping bank; especially (Fort.), that slope of earth which inclines from the covered way toward the exterior ground or country (see Illust. of Ravelin)..

Endeavor :: Endeavor (n.) An exertion of physical or intellectual strength toward the attainment of an object; a systematic or continuous attempt; an effort; a trial.

Quaquaversal :: Quaquaversal (a.) Dipping toward all points of the compass round a center, as beds of lava round a crater..

On :: On (prep.) Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him..

Diaheliotropism :: Diaheliotropism (n.) A tendency of leaves or other organs of plants to have their dorsal surface faced towards the rays of light.

Progressionist :: Progressionist (n.) One who holds to a belief in the progression of society toward perfection.

Backwards :: Backwards (adv.) Toward the back; toward the rear; as, to throw the arms backward..

Regard :: Regard (v. t.) Hence, to look or front toward; to face..

Patronize :: Patronize (v. t.) To act as patron toward; to support; to countenance; to favor; to aid.

Rise :: Rise (v.) To become apparent; to emerge into sight; to come forth; to appear; as, an eruption rises on the skin; the land rises to view to one sailing toward the shore..

Old :: Old (superl.) Not young; advanced far in years or life; having lived till toward the end of the ordinary term of living; as, an old man; an old age; an old horse; an old tree..

Plongee :: Plongee (n.) A slope or sloping toward the front; as, the plongee of a parapet; the plongee of a shell in its course..

Decline :: Decline (v. i.) To tend or draw towards a close, decay, or extinction; to tend to a less perfect state; to become diminished or impaired; to fail; to sink; to diminish; to lessen; as, the day declines; virtue declines; religion declines; business declines..

Adduct :: Adduct (v. t.) To draw towards a common center or a middle line.

Off :: Off (adv.) Denoting a different direction; not on or towards: away; as, to look off..

Towards :: Towards (prep.) In the direction of; to.

Go :: Go (v. i.) To proceed or tend toward a result, consequence, or product; to tend; to conduce; to be an ingredient; to avail; to apply; to contribute; -- often with the infinitive; as, this goes to show..

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