Definition of hence

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Hence (adv.) From this source or origin.

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Thresh :: Thresh (v. t.) Hence, to labor; to toil; also, to move violently..
Tapish :: Tapish (v. i.) To lie close to the ground, so as to be concealed; to squat; to crouch; hence, to hide one's self..
Overwhelm :: Overwhelm (v. t.) To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly..
Gamboge :: Gamboge (n.) A concrete juice, or gum resin, produced by several species of trees in Siam, Ceylon, and Malabar. It is brought in masses, or cylindrical rolls, from Cambodia, or Cambogia, -- whence its name. The best kind is of a dense, compact texture, and of a beatiful reddish yellow. Taking internally, it is a strong and harsh cathartic and emetic..
Dainty :: Dainty (superl.) Requiring dainties. Hence: Overnice; hard to please; fastidious; squeamish; scrupulous; ceremonious.
Thrill :: Thrill (v. t.) Hence, to affect, as if by something that pierces or pricks; to cause to have a shivering, throbbing, tingling, or exquisite sensation; to pierce; to penetrate..
Shank :: Shank (v.) Hence, that part of an instrument, tool, or other thing, which connects the acting part with a handle or other part, by which it is held or moved..
Orient :: Orient (v. t.) To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of..
Reward :: Reward (n.) Hence, the fruit of one's labor or works..
Sustain :: Sustain (v. t.) Hence, to keep from sinking, as in despondence, or the like; to support..
Remonstrate :: Remonstrate (v. t.) To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate..
Hostler :: Hostler (n.) The person who has the care of horses at an inn or stable; hence, any one who takes care of horses; a groom; -- so called because the innkeeper formerly attended to this duty in person..
Roynish :: Roynish (a.) Mangy; scabby; hence, mean; paltry; troublesome..
Tower :: Tower (n.) A citadel; a fortress; hence, a defense..
Ambuscade :: Ambuscade (v. t.) A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situation, for a like purpose; a snare laid for an enemy; an ambush..
Illusion :: Illusion (n.) Hence: Anything agreeably fascinating and charning; enchantment; witchery; glamour.
Port :: Port (n.) The manner in which a person bears himself; deportment; carriage; bearing; demeanor; hence, manner or style of living; as, a proud port..
Pigskin :: Pigskin (n.) The skin of a pig, -- used chiefly for making saddles; hence, a colloquial or slang term for a saddle..
Seasoning :: Seasoning (n.) Hence, something added to enhance enjoyment or relieve dullness; as, wit is the seasoning of conversation..
Barely :: Barely (adv.) But just; without any excess; with nothing to spare ( of quantity, time, etc.); hence, scarcely; hardly; as, there was barely enough for all; he barely escaped..
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