Definition of lose

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Lose (v. t.) To fail to obtain or enjoy; to fail to gain or win; hence, to fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss; as, I lost a part of what he said..

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Scrutinous :: Scrutinous (a.) Closely examining, or inquiring; careful; sctrict..
Issue :: Issue (v. i.) To close; to end; to terminate; to turn out; as, we know not how the cause will issue..
Wad :: Wad (n.) Specifically: A little mass of some soft or flexible material, such as hay, straw, tow, paper, or old rope yarn, used for retaining a charge of powder in a gun, or for keeping the powder and shot close; also, to diminish or avoid the effects of windage. Also, by extension, a dusk of felt, pasteboard, etc., serving a similar purpose..
Promerops :: Promerops (n.) Any one of several species of very brilliant birds belonging to Promerops, Epimarchus, and allied genera, closely related to the paradise birds, and mostly native of New Guinea. They have a long curved beak and a long graduated tail..
Loren :: Loren (obs. strong p. p.) of Lose.
Chest :: Chest (n.) The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
Firm :: Firm (superl.) Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood..
Disuse :: Disuse (n.) Cessation of use, practice, or exercise; inusitation; desuetude; as, the limbs lose their strength by disuse..
Roundabout :: Roundabout (n.) A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc..
Mesentery :: Mesentery (n.) The membranes, or one of the membranes (consisting of a fold of the peritoneum and inclosed tissues), which connect the intestines and their appendages with the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity. The mesentery proper is connected with the jejunum and ilium, the other mesenteries being called mesocaecum, mesocolon, mesorectum, etc..
Intentively :: Intentively (adv.) Attentively; closely.
Den :: Den (n.) Any snug or close retreat where one goes to be alone.
Studied :: Studied (a.) Closely examined; read with diligence and attention; made the subject of study; well considered; as, a studied lesson..
Squat :: Squat (a.) Sitting on the hams or heels; sitting close to the ground; cowering; crouching.
Mew :: Mew (v. t.) To shut up; to inclose; to confine, as in a cage or other inclosure..
Bear :: Bear (n.) Any species of the genus Ursus, and of the closely allied genera. Bears are plantigrade Carnivora, but they live largely on fruit and insects..
Shut :: Shut (a.) Formed by complete closure of the mouth passage, and with the nose passage remaining closed; stopped, as are the mute consonants, p, t, k, b, d, and hard g..
Pedal :: Pedal (a.) A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle..
Mahratta :: Mahratta (n.) One of a numerous people inhabiting the southwestern part of India. Also, the language of the Mahrattas; Mahrati. It is closely allied to Sanskrit..
Closemouthed :: Closemouthed (a.) Cautious in speaking; secret; wary; uncommunicative.
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