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Cyclopaedia :: Cyclopaedia (n.) The circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge. Hence, a work containing, in alphabetical order, information in all departments of knowledge, or on a particular department or branch; as, a cyclopedia of the physical sciences, or of mechanics. See Encyclopedia..

Span :: Span (v. t.) To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder..

Sea Compass :: Sea compass () The mariner's compass. See under Compass.

Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other..

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

Compassion :: Compassion (n.) Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration..

Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency..

Circle :: Circle (n.) Compass; circuit; inclosure.

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A turn revolution; rotation; compass.

Compassionating :: Compassionating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Compassionat.

Engird :: Engird (v. t.) To gird; to encompass.

Orientation :: Orientation (n.) The act or process of orientating; determination of the points of the compass, or the east point, in taking bearings..

Inwreathe :: Inwreathe (v. t.) To surround or encompass as with a wreath.

Break :: Break (v. i.) To fail in musical quality; as, a singer's voice breaks when it is strained beyond its compass and a tone or note is not completed, but degenerates into an unmusical sound instead. Also, to change in tone, as a boy's voice at puberty..

Pantochronometer :: Pantochronometer (n.) An instrument combining a compass, sundial, and universal time dial..

Compassionate :: Compassionate (a.) Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful.

Bow-pencil :: Bow-pencil (n.) Bow-compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil..

Bowel :: Bowel (n.) The seat of pity or kindness. Hence: Tenderness; compassion.

Circummure :: Circummure (v. t.) To encompass with a wall.

Calibre :: Calibre (n.) Fig.: Capacity or compass of mind.

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