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Bittersweet :: Bittersweet (n.) An American woody climber (Celastrus scandens), whose yellow capsules open late in autumn, and disclose the red aril which covers the seeds; -- also called Roxbury waxwork..

F :: F () F is the sixth letter of the English alphabet, and a nonvocal consonant. Its form and sound are from the Latin. The Latin borrowed the form from the Greek digamma /, which probably had the value of English w consonant. The form and value of Greek letter came from the Phoenician, the ultimate source being probably Egyptian. Etymologically f is most closely related to p, k, v, and b; as in E. five, Gr. pe`nte; E. wolf, L. lupus, Gr. ly`kos; E. fox, vixen ; fragile, break; fruit, brook, v. t.;

Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly.

Phalanx :: Phalanx (n.) Any body of troops or men formed in close array, or any combination of people distinguished for firmness and solidity of a union..

Surturbrand :: Surtout (n.) A man's coat to be worn over his other garments; an overcoat, especially when long, and fitting closely like a body coat..

Park :: Park (n.) A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown.

Earnest :: Earnest (a.) Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention..

Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To close tightly; to clinch.

Consolidate :: Consolidate (v. t.) To unite, as various particulars, into one mass or body; to bring together in close union; to combine; as, to consolidate the armies of the republic..

Parenthesis :: Parenthesis (n.) A word, phrase, or sentence, by way of comment or explanation, inserted in, or attached to, a sentence which would be grammatically complete without it. It is usually inclosed within curved lines (see def. 2 below), or dashes..

Press :: Press (n.) An upright case or closet for the safe keeping of articles; as, a clothes press..

Cancel :: Cancel (v. i.) To inclose or surround, as with a railing, or with latticework..

Relax :: Relax (n.) To make lax or loose; to make less close, firm, rigid, tense, or the like; to slacken; to loosen; to open; as, to relax a rope or cord; to relax the muscles or sinews..

Mutter :: Mutter (v. i.) To utter words indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; esp., to utter indistinct complaints or angry expressions; to grumble; to growl..

Consecute :: Consecute (v. t.) To follow closely; to endeavor to overtake; to pursue.

Serin :: Serin (n.) A European finch (Serinus hortulanus) closely related to the canary.

Disclosure :: Disclosure (v. t.) That which is disclosed or revealed.

Child :: Child (n.) One who, by character of practice, shows signs of relationship to, or of the influence of, another; one closely connected with a place, occupation, character, etc.; as, a child of God; a child of the devil; a child of disobedience; a child of toil; a child of the people..

Squat :: Squat (n.) The posture of one that sits on his heels or hams, or close to the ground..

Continuity :: Continuity (n.) the state of being continuous; uninterupted connection or succession; close union of parts; cohesion; as, the continuity of fibers..

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