Definition of for

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For (prep.) Indicating that toward which the action of anything is directed, or the point toward which motion is made; /ntending to go to..

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Stratagemical :: Stratagem (n.) An artifice or trick in war for deceiving the enemy; hence, in general, artifice; deceptive device; secret plot; evil machination..
Spectroscope :: Spectroscope (n.) An optical instrument for forming and examining spectra (as that of solar light, or those produced by flames in which different substances are volatilized), so as to determine, from the position of the spectral lines, the composition of the substance..
Forsythia :: Forsythia (a.) A shrub of the Olive family, with yellow blossoms..
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) A long passage for the admission or outlet of air; an air shaft.
Cringle :: Cringle (n.) A withe for fastening a gate.
Labidometer :: Labidometer (n.) A forceps with a measuring attachment for ascertaining the size of the fetal head.
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence..
Parieto- :: Parieto- () A combining form used to indicate connection with, or relation to, the parietal bones or the parietal segment of the skull; as, the parieto-mastoid suture..
Ricinolein :: Ricinolein (n.) The glycerin salt of ricinoleic acid, occuring as a characteristic constituent of castor oil; -- formerly called palmin..
Wage :: Wage (v. t.) That for which one labors; meed; reward; stipulated payment for service performed; hire; pay; compensation; -- at present generally used in the plural. See Wages.
Grain :: Grain (n.) The fiber which forms the substance of wood or of any fibrous material.
Checkwork :: Checkwork (n.) Anything made so as to form alternate squares like those of a checkerboard.
Lastage :: Lastage (n.) Room for stowing goods, as in a ship..
Foregoer :: Foregoer (n.) A purveyor of the king; -- so called, formerly, from going before to provide for his household..
Elixir :: Elixir (n.) An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vitae, or the elixir of life..
Ted :: Ted (v. t.) To spread, or turn from the swath, and scatter for drying, as new-mowed grass; -- chiefly used in the past participle..
Respectable :: Respectable (a.) Moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a respectable performance; a respectable audience..
Flat :: Flat (adv.) Without allowance for accrued interest.
Corruption :: Corruption (n.) The act of changing, or of being changed, for the worse; departure from what is pure, simple, or correct; as, a corruption of style; corruption in language..
Object :: Object (v. t.) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
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