Definition of action

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Action (n.) The attitude or position of the several parts of the body as expressive of the sentiment or passion depicted.

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Fry :: Fry (v. i.) To undergo the process of frying; to be subject to the action of heat in a frying pan, or on a griddle, or in a kettle of hot fat..
Of :: Of (prep.) Denoting that by which a person or thing is actuated or impelled; also, the source of a purpose or action; as, they went of their own will; no body can move of itself; he did it of necessity..
Reduce :: Reduce (n.) To bring to the metallic state by separating from impurities; hence, in general, to remove oxygen from; to deoxidize; to combine with, or to subject to the action of, hydrogen; as, ferric iron is reduced to ferrous iron; or metals are reduced from their ores; -- opposed to oxidize..
Self-satisfaction :: Self-satisfaction (n.) The quality or state of being self-satisfied.
Put :: Put (n.) The act of putting; an action; a movement; a thrust; a push; as, the put of a ball..
Chymification :: Chymification (n.) The conversion of food into chyme by the digestive action of gastric juice.
Excellent :: Excellent (a.) Excelling; surpassing others in some good quality or the sum of qualities; of great worth; eminent, in a good sense; superior; as, an excellent man, artist, citizen, husband, discourse, book, song, etc.; excellent breeding, principles, aims, action..
Organ :: Organ (n.) An instrument or medium by which some important action is performed, or an important end accomplished; as, legislatures, courts, armies, taxgatherers, etc., are organs of government..
Suit :: Suit (v. t.) To fit; to adapt; to make proper or suitable; as, to suit the action to the word..
Reaction :: Reaction (n.) An action induced by vital resistance to some other action; depression or exhaustion of vital force consequent on overexertion or overstimulation; heightened activity and overaction succeeding depression or shock.
Master :: Master (n.) A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; -- formerly used with much more extensive application than now. (a) The employer of a servant. (b) The owner of a slave. (c) The person to whom an apprentice is articled. (d) A sovereign, prince, or feudal noble; a chief, or one exercising similar authority. (e) The head of a household. (f) The male head of a school or college. (g) A male teacher. (h) The direct
Heat :: Heat (v. t.) To excite ardor in; to rouse to action; to excite to excess; to inflame, as the passions..
Chronologer :: Chronologer (n.) A person who investigates dates of events and transactions; one skilled in chronology.
We :: We (obj.) The plural nominative case of the pronoun of the first person; the word with which a person in speaking or writing denotes a number or company of which he is one, as the subject of an action expressed by a verb..
On :: On (prep.) Denoting performance or action by contact with the surface, upper part, or outside of anything; hence, by means of; with; as, to play on a violin or piano. Hence, figuratively, to work on one's feelings; to make an impression on the mind..
Draw :: Draw (v. i.) To admit the action of pulling or dragging; to undergo draught; as, a carriage draws easily..
Foreadvise :: Foreadvise (v. t.) To advise or counsel before the time of action, or before the event..
Putridity :: Putridity (n.) The quality of being putrid; putrefaction; rottenness.
Psychophysical :: Psychophysical (a.) Of or pertaining to psychophysics; involving the action or mutual relations of the psychical and physical in man.
Reputation :: Reputation (v. t.) The estimation in which one is held; character in public opinion; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action; repute..
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