Definition of great

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Great (superl.) Long continued; lengthened in duration; prolonged in time; as, a great while; a great interval..

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Thresher :: Thresher (n.) A large and voracious shark (Alopias vulpes), remarkable for the great length of the upper lobe of its tail, with which it beats, or thrashes, its prey. It is found both upon the American and the European coasts. Called also fox shark, sea ape, sea fox, slasher, swingle-tail, and thrasher shark..
Girdle :: Girdle (n.) The line ofgreatest circumference of a brilliant-cut diamond, at which it is grasped by the setting. See Illust. of Brilliant..
Synagogue :: Synagogue (n.) The council of, probably, 120 members among the Jews, first appointed after the return from the Babylonish captivity; -- called also the Great Synagogue, and sometimes, though erroneously, the Sanhedrin..
High-raised :: High-raised (a.) Elated with great ideas or hopes.
Gunner :: Gunner (n.) The great northern diver or loon. See Loon.
Magnify :: Magnify (v. t.) To make great, or greater; to increase the dimensions of; to amplify; to enlarge, either in fact or in appearance; as, the microscope magnifies the object by a thousand diameters..
Exploit :: Exploit (n.) A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great..
Jantu :: "Jantu (n.) A machine of great antiquity, used in Bengal for raising water to irrigate land..
Stationary :: Stationary (a.) Not improving or getting worse; not growing wiser, greater, better, more excellent, or the contrary..
Decision :: Decision (n.) The quality of being decided; prompt and fixed determination; unwavering firmness; as, to manifest great decision..
Burman :: Burman (n.) A member of the Burman family, one of the four great families Burmah; also, sometimes, any inhabitant of Burmah; a Burmese..
Shearwater :: Shearwater (n.) Any one of numerous species of long-winged oceanic birds of the genus Puffinus and related genera. They are allied to the petrels, but are larger. The Manx shearwater (P. Anglorum), the dusky shearwater (P. obscurus), and the greater shearwater (P. major), are well-known species of the North Atlantic. See Hagdon..
Room :: Room (n.) Unobstructed spase; space which may be occupied by or devoted to any object; compass; extent of place, great or small; as, there is not room for a house; the table takes up too much room..
Mountainous :: Mountainous (a.) Large as, or resembling, a mountain; huge; of great bulk; as, a mountainous heap..
Fearnaught :: Fearnaught (n.) A stout woolen cloth of great thickness; dreadnaught; also, a warm garment..
Stupor :: Stupor (n.) Great diminution or suspension of sensibility; suppression of sense or feeling; lethargy.
Euphonon :: Euphonon (n.) An instrument resembling the organ in tine and the upright piano in form. It is characterized by great strength and sweetness of tone.
Crime :: Crime (n.) Gross violation of human law, in distinction from a misdemeanor or trespass, or other slight offense. Hence, also, any aggravated offense against morality or the public welfare; any outrage or great wrong..
Grave :: Grave (superl.) Of great weight; heavy; ponderous.
Three :: Three (n.) The number greater by a unit than two; three units or objects.
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