A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous or Parallel Expressions / Designed as a Practical Guide to Aptness and Variety of Phraseology

by Richard Soule

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Labor, n. 1. Toil, work, exertion, effort, pains, drudgery. 2. Travail, parturition, childbirth, delivery. Labor, v. n. 1. Toll, strive, drudge, work, exert one's self, take pains. 2. Suffer, be afflicted, be distressed. 3. Travail, be in travail, be in labor. Labored, a. Elaborate, studied, carefully wrought. Laborer, n. Workman, operative. Laborious, a. 1. Industrious, sedulous, assiduous, DILIGENT, toiling, hard-working, painstaking. 2. Difficult, arduous, onerous, toilsome, tiresome, wearisome, fatiguing, irksome, hard, Herculean. Laboriousness, n. Toilsomeness, difficulty. Labor of love, Gratuitous service. Labyrinth, n. Maze, perplexity, intricacy. Labyrinthian, n. Mazy, confused. Lacerate, v. a. Tear, sever, mangle, rend, lancinate, laniate, claw, tear asunder, tear to pieces. Laceration, n. Tearing, rending. Laches, n. pl. (Law.) Negligence, remissness, neglect of duty. Lack, v. a. Want, need, be in want of, be in need of, be destitute of, be without. Lack, v. n. 1. Be in want. 2. Be wanting. Lack, n. Need, deficiency, destitution, want, scantiness, insufficiency, scarcity, dearth, default, defectiveness, shortness, shortcoming, DEFICIT. Lack-brain, n. Simpleton, DUNCE. Lackadaisical, a. Sorrowful (affectedly), sad, melancholy, gloomy. Lackaday, interj. Alas. Lackey, n. Footman, footboy, errand-boy. Lackey, v. a. Attend (as a servant), wait on, dance attendance on. Laconic, a. Short, brief, concise, succinct, compact, sententious, terse, pithy, CURT. Laconical, a. Short, brief, concise, succinct, compact, sententious, terse, pithy, CURT. Lacquer, n. Varnish (of shell-lac). Lacquer, v. a. Varnish (with lacquer), japan. Lactescence, n. Milkiness. Lad, n. Boy, stripling, YOUNGSTER, youth, schoolboy, YONKER, young man. Lade, v. a. 1. Load, freight. 2. Dip, bale. Lading, n. Freight, cargo, load, burden. Lady, n. 1. Mistress, matron. 2. Woman of rank, woman of distinction. 3. Woman of refinement, well-bred woman, genteel woman. 4. Wife, spouse. Lady-like, a. Genteel, courtly, refined, well-bred. Lady-love, n. Sweetheart, flame. Lag, v. n. Loiter, linger, saunter, fall behind, move slowly. Laggard, n. Loiterer, lingerer, idler, lagger, saunterer. Lagger, n. Loiterer, laggard. Lagoon, n. Lake (shallow and communicating with the sea). Laic, a. Lay. Laical, a. Lay. Lair, n. Couch (of a beast), resting place. Laity, n. Laymen, body of the people, the people (as distinguished from the clergy). Lake, n. Pond, loch, mere, pool, LAGOON. Lamantine, n. Manatee, sea-cow. Lamb, n. Young sheep. Lamb of God, Christ, Jesus. Lambent, a. Playing about (like the tongue in licking), touching lightly, gliding over. Lambkin, n. Little lamb. Lame, a. 1. Crippled, halt, hobbling. 2. Defective, imperfect. 3. Insufficient, unsatisfactory, weak, feeble, poor. Lame, v. a. Cripple, make lame. Lame duck, Defaulter (at the stock exchange). Lamella, n. [L.] Scale, lamina, layer, coat, flake, coating, thin plate. Lamellar, a. Lamellate, lamellated, laminar, laminated, foliated, foliaceous, scaly, flaky, schistose. Lamellate, a. Lamellar. Lamellated, a. Lamellar. Lament, v. n. Mourn, grieve, weep, wail, moan, complain. Lament, v. a. Bewail, deplore, bemoan, mourn. Lament, n. 1. Wailing, moaning, moan, lamentation, plaint, complaint. 2. Dirge, elegy, epicedium, mournful song, funeral song. Lamentable, a. 1. Deplorable, to be lamented. 2. Mournful, wailing. Lamentation, n. Wailing, moaning, moan, plaint, complaint, lament, ululation, HUBBUBBOO. Lamina, n. Scale, layer, coat, coating, lamella, thin plate. Laminar, n. Laminated. Laminated, a. Laminar, LAMELLAR, lamellated. Lamm, v. a. [Low.] Beat, drub, thrash, maul, bruise, thwack, pommel, WALLOP. Lampoon, n. Pasquinade, satire, squib. Lampoon, v. a. Satirize, abuse, defame, slander, calumniate, lash. Lanate, a. Woolly. Lanated, a. Woolly. Lance, n. Spear, javelin. Lance, v. a. 1. Hurl, throw, launch, dart, send, fling, toss, pitch, jaculate, let fly. 2. Pierce, cut with a lancet. Lance-shaped, a. Lanceform. Lanciform, a. Lance-shaped. Lancinate, v. a. Tear, rend, sever, mangle, lacerate, laniate, claw, tear to pieces. Land, n. 1. Ground, soil, earth. 2. Region, country, district, tract. 3. Real estate. Land, v. a. Disembark, put on shore, set on shore. Land, v. n. Disembark, debark, go on shore, come to land. Landing, n. 1. Coming to land. 2. Landing-place. Landing-place, n. Landing. Landloper, n. 1. Landlubber. 2. Wanderer, vagrant, traveller, vagabond, nomad. Landloping, n. Wandering, travelling. Landlord, n. 1. Owner, proprietor. 2. Host, inn-keeper. Landlubber, n. [Sailor's term of contempt.] Landloper. Landrail, n. Corn-crake, daker-hen (Orex pratensis). Landscape, n. View, prospect, rural scene. Land-waiter, n. Tide-waiter. Lane, n. Alley, narrow street, narrow passage or way. Lang-syne, ad. [Scottish.] Long since, long ago. Lang-syne, n. The good old time, past times, days gone by, days of yore. Language, n. 1. Speech, tongue, vernacular, idiom, dialect, mother-tongue, vulgar tongue, native tongue, oral speech. 2. Style, expression, phraseology, diction, form of expression. Languid, a. 1. Faint, exhausted, drooping, pining, languishing, flagging, weak, feeble, not strong, not vigorous. 2. Dull, torpid, listless, spiritless, heavy, inactive, slow, sluggish. Languidness, n. 1. Languor, faintness, feebleness, lassitude. 2. Dulness, listlessness, heaviness. Languish, v. n. 1. Droop, pine, faint, fade, wither, decline, fall, become feeble, pine away, waste away. 2. Look tender, have the air of a lover. Languishment, n. 1. Feebleness, decline, weakness. 2. Look of tenderness. Languor, n. 1. Feebleness, debility, languidness, faintness, languishment. 2. Dulness, torpidness, listlessness, heaviness, ENNUI. Laniate, v. a. Lacerate, tear, rend, sever, mangle, lancinate, claw, tear to pieces, tear asunder. Lank, a. Lean, thin, meagre, attenuated, slim, slender, starveling, skinny, scraggy, gaunt, emaciated. Lankness, n. Leanness, thinness, slimness, meagreness, slenderness. Lanky, a. [Low.] Slim, slender, tall, and thin. Lanuginous, a. (Bot.) Downy, woolly. Lap, v. a. 1. Fold, turn over, lay over. 2. Wrap, cover, twist round. 3. Lick, lick up, take up with the tongue. Lap, v. n. Be folded over, be laid over. Lapidary, n. Lapidist. Lapidescence, n. Lapidification, petrifaction. Lapidification, n. Lapidescence, petrifaction. Lapidist, n. Lapidary. Lapse, n. 1. Flow, gliding, flowing, smooth course. 2. Fall, decline, declension, falling off. 3. Slip, fault, error, shortcoming. Lapse, v. n. 1. Slip, glide, pass slowly. 2. Fail in duty, commit a fault, fall from innocence. 3. (Law.) Become void. Lapsus linguæ, [L.] Slip of the tongue. Lapwing, n. Pewit (Tringa vanellus or Vanellus cristatus). Larboard, n. (Naut.) Port, left-hand side. Larceny, n. Theft, stealing, pilfering, robbery, thievery, shoplifting, petty larceny. Lard, v. a. 1. Grease. 2. Intermix, interlay, interlard. Large, a. 1. Big, great, bulky, huge, immense, vast, of great size. 2. Extensive, expanded, spacious, broad, wide. 3. Abundant, plentiful, ample, full, copious, liberal. 4. Capacious, comprehensive. Large-bellied, a. Abdominous, big-bellied, pot-bellied. Largess, n. Bounty, present, donation, gift, endowment, grant, bequest. Lariat, n. Lasso. Larmier, n. (Arch.) Drip, corona. Larum, n. [Contraction of Alarum.] Alarm, alarum, tocsin, alarm-bell. Larva, n. Caterpillar, grub. Lascivious, a. Lustful, lecherous, libidinous, lickerish, salacious, concupiscent, lewd, prurient, wanton, loose, unchaste, incontinent. Lash, n. 1. Thong (of a whip), scourge, whip. 2. Stroke, stripe. Lash, v. a. 1. Scourge, whip. 2. Beat, beat against. 3. Bind, tie, tie together. 4. Censure, satirize, lampoon, abuse. Lash the waves, Make vain efforts, try in vain, beat the air, fish in the air, milk the ram. Lass, n. Girl, damsel, maiden, lassie, miss. Lassie, n. [Scotch.] Girl, lass. Lassitude, n. Weariness, exhaustion, fatigue, prostration, languor, languidness, ENNUI. Lasso, n. Lariat. Last, a. 1. Latest. 2. Hindmost. 3. Final, ultimate. 4. Highest, greatest, utmost, extreme. Last, ad. 1. The last time. 2. After all the rest. 3. Finally, in conclusion. Last, v. n. 1. Endure, remain, continue. 2. Hold out, be unexhausted, be unconsumed. Lasting, a. Enduring, permanent, durable, of long continuance. Lastingness, n. Permanence, durability, continuance, fixedness. Lastly, ad. Finally, in fine, at last, at length, in the end, in conclusion. Late, a. 1. Slow, tardy, long delayed. 2. Far advanced. 3. Recently deceased. 4. Recent. Late, ad. 1. Not early, not promptly, after the proper time, at the eleventh hour, a day after the fair. 2. Recently, lately, not long ago. Lately, ad. Recently, latterly, late, of late, not long ago. Latent, a. Concealed, hidden, secret, occult, veiled, unseen. Lather, n. Foam (of soap and water), froth. Latifoliate, a. (Bot.) Broad-leaved. Latifolious, a. (Bot.) Broad-leaved. Latin, a. 1. Of the Latins, of ancient Rome, Roman. 2. Classic, classical, in the manner of the Latins. Latin, n. Language of ancient Rome, Latin language. Latinism, n. Latin idiom. Latinity, n. Latin style. Latitude, n. 1. Extent, range, scope, amplitude, compass. 2. Freedom, liberty, indulgence, free play. 3. Laxity, loose interpretation, indefinite meaning. 4. (Geog.) Angular distance from the equator. 5. (Astron.) Angular distance from the ecliptic. Latitudinarian, a. Liberal (in opinion), lax, free, not orthodox, not strict. Latitudinarianism, n. Heterodoxy, liberalism. Latten, n. Sheet tin, tinned iron-plate. Latter, a. 1. Last mentioned (of two). 2. Recent, modern. Latterly, ad. Lately, recently, of late. Lattice, n. Trellis, lattice-work. Lattice-work, n. Lattice, trellis. Laud, v. a. Praise, extol, celebrate, magnify. Laudable, a. Commendable, praiseworthy. Laudanum, n. Tincture of opium. Laudation, n. Praise, commendation, eulogy, compliment, encomium. Laudatory, a. Commendatory, panegyrical, eulogistic, complimentary, encomiastic, lavish of praise. Laugh, n. Laughter, CACHINNATION, GUFFAW, ROAR. Laugh, v. n. Snicker, GIGGLE, ROAR, TITTER. Laugh at, Ridicule, deride, mock, scoff, scoff at, sneer at, laugh to scorn, make fun of, POKE FUN AT. Laugh to scorn, Ridicule, deride, despise, sneer at, laugh at, treat with contempt. Laughable, a. Comical, droll, funny, ludicrous, farcical, ridiculous. Laughing, a. Merry, mirthful, gay. Laughing, n. Laughter. Laughing-gas, n. Nitrous oxide, protoxide of nitrogen, exhilarating gas. Laughter, n. Laughing, laugh. Laughing-stock, n. Butt (of jests), object of ridicule. Launch, v. a. 1. Throw, hurl, cast, dart, lance. 2. Slide from the stocks (as a ship). Launch, v. n. Enlarge, expatiate, descant, dilate, launch out. Launch out, Enlarge, LAUNCH, expatiate. Laundress, n. Washerwoman. Laureate, n. Poet-laureate, court-poet. Lave, v. a. Wash, bathe. Lavement, n. (Med.) Clyster, enema, injection. Lavish, a. Profuse, prodigal, thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful, extravagant, too free, over-liberal. Lavish, v. a. Waste, squander, dissipate, spend lavishly. Law, n. 1. Rule, (prescribed by authority), regulation, canon, statute, enactment, decree, ordinance, edict, order, expressed command. 2. Formula, principle, form. 3. Code, body of rules. 4. Jurisprudence, science of laws, legal science. 5. Mosaic code. 6. Suit, process, litigation. 7. Observed order of facts, invariable sequence of phenomena. 8. Uniform and constant operation of any natural force (under the same conditions), method of the Divine Agency, God in Nature. Lawful, a. 1. Legal, legalized, legitimate, constitutional. 2. Allowable, permissible. 3. Rightful, just, proper. Lawfulness, n. Legality, conformity to law. Lawgiver, n. Legislator, law-maker. Lawsuit, n. Action, suit in law. Lawyer, n. Counsellor, counsel, advocate, attorney, SOLICITOR, barrister, limb of the law, attorney-at-law. Lax, a. 1. Loose, slack, relaxed, not tight, not tense. 2. Soft, flabby, not firm, not solid. 3. Remiss, latitudinarian, not strict. 4. Licentious, dissolute. Laxative, a. Loosening, aperient, deobstruent. Laxative, n. Laxative medicine. Laxity, n. 1. Looseness, slackness, laxness, latitude. 2. Remissness. 3. Dissoluteness, licentiousness. Laxness, n. Looseness, laxity. Lay, v. a. 1. Put, place, lay down. 2. Impose, assess. 3. Impute, charge, ascribe. 4. Spread (on a surface). 5. Prepare, set in order, get ready. 6. Contrive, scheme, devise. 7. Allay, quiet, calm, still, appease. 8. Bet, stake, wager, risk, hazard. 9. Produce, bring forth and deposit (as eggs). 10. (Naut.) Depress, sink, sail away from so as to lose sight of. 11. (Law.) Allege, state, name. Lay, n. [Rare.] 1. Row, stratum, layer. 2. Bet, wager, stake, pledge. 3. [U. S.] Share of profit. 4. Song. Lay, a. Laic, laical. Lay aside, Reject, discard, put away, lay on the shelf. Lay by, Reserve, keep, retain, husband. Lay down, 1. Resign, give up, offer up. 2. Leave, quit, relinquish. 3. Advance, propound, assert, allege. Layer, n. 1. Stratum, bed, LAY. 2. Course (as of bricks). 3. Shoot or twig (laid in the ground for propagation). Lay hold of, Seize, catch. Lay in, Store, provide, lay up. Lay one's self out, Strive, labor, try, struggle, exert one's self. Lay open, Expose, reveal, exhibit, disclose, unveil, divulge, publish, show, make known. Lay out, 1. Spend, expend, disburse. 2. Plan, dispose, arrange. Lay over, Spread over, cover the surface of. Lay siege to, Besiege, beset. Lay to heart, Feel keenly, be greatly grieved at, be much troubled about, be much affected by, take to heart, take on about. Lay up, 1. Store, provide, treasure up, lay in. 2. Confine to the bed or the house. Lay waste, Desolate, destroy, ruin. Lazaretto, n. Hospital, infirmary, pest-house, lazar-house. Lazar-house, n. Hospital, lazaretto. Lazy, a. Slothful, sluggish, indolent, idle, inert, inactive, supine, torpid, slack, dronish, lumpish. Lea, n. Meadow, MEAD, grass land, sward land. Lead, v. a. 1. Guide (by the hand, or something connected with the hand). 2. Conduct, direct, escort, go before as guide. 3. Head, be at the head of. 4. Allure, entice, induce, persuade, draw, prevail on. 5. Pass, spend. Lead, v. n. 1. Show the way (by going before). 2. Be the commander (as of troops). 3. Conduce, contribute, tend, serve. Lead, n. 1. Guidance, direction, leadership. 2. Precedence. Lead captive, Carry into captivity. Leader, n. 1. Guide, director, conductor, corypheus, cock of the walk, cock of the roost, first fiddle. 2. Chief, chieftain, commander. Leadership, n. Guidance, direction, lead, conduct. Leading, a. 1. Governing, ruling. 2. Chief, principal, capital, most important. Lead the way, Go before (as guide). Lead off, Begin, take the lead. Leaf, n. Blade. Leaflet, n. Small leaf. Leaf-stalk, n. (Bot.) Petiole. League, n. 1. Alliance, confederation, confederacy, combination, coalition, union. 2. Three geographical miles. League, v. n. Unite, combine, confederate, form a league, form an alliance. Leagued, a. United, combined, allied, confederated, confederate, banded. Leak, n. Fissure (letting a liquid in or out), chink, crevice, hole. Lean, v. n. 1. Incline (from a perpendicular). 2. Recline, bear, rest. 3. Tend, have a tendency. Lean, v. a. Rest, incline for support. Lean, a. 1. Thin, poor, gaunt, emaciated, meagre, lank, skinny, fallen away. 2. Barren, jejune, TAME, prosy, dull. 3. Scanty, slender, pitiful, inadequate, not full or abundant, not plentiful, not ample, not enough. Leaning, n. Bent, inclination, bias, propensity, proneness, TENDENCY. Lean-to, n. Penthouse. Leap, v. n. Jump, bound, spring, vault, hop, CAPER. Leap, v. a. Jump over, bound across. Leap, n. Jump, spring, bound, vault, hop, CAPER. Leap-year, n. Bissextile. Learn, v. a. 1. Get a knowledge of, acquire skill in, make one's self acquainted with, make one's self master of. 2. Be informed of. Learn by heart, Memorize, commit to memory, get by heart. Learned, a. 1. Erudite, lettered, deep-read. 2. Knowing, skilled, experienced, well-informed. Learning, n. 1. Acquisition of knowledge. 2. Erudition, scholarship, acquirements, attainments, lore, acquired knowledge. Lease, v. a. Let (for a term of years). Leash, n. 1. Thong or string (for holding a dog or a hawk). 2. Three (greyhounds, &c.). Leash, v. a. Tie, tie together. Least, a. Smallest, minutest. Least, ad. In the smallest degree. Leathery, a. Tough, coriaceous. Leave, n. 1. Permission, liberty, allowance, license. 2. Withdrawal, retirement, departure. Leave, v. a. 1. Quit, vacate, withdraw from, depart from, go away from, retire from, get away from. 2. Abandon, forsake, desert, relinquish, renounce, put aside, lay aside, give up, give over. 3. Let alone, let be, suffer to remain undisturbed, forbear to meddle with. 4. Commit, consign, refer. 5. Stop, forbear, cease from, desist from, refrain from, leave off, break off, make an end of. 6. Permit, allow, let, give leave, give permission. 7. Bequeath, demise, devise, will, give by will. Leave, v. n. Desist, stop, cease, forbear, leave off. Leave off, (Active.) Forbear, desist from, break off. Leave off, (Neuter.) Desist, stop, leave. Leave out, Omit. Leaven, n. 1. Yeast, ferment, barm, emptyings, fermenting substance. 2. Pervading influence. Leaven, v. a. 1. Produce or excite fermentation in. 2. Imbue, infect, vitiate, taint. Leavings, n. pl. Remains, remnants, relics, fragments, scraps, pieces, refuse, odds and ends. Leaves, n. pl. Foliage. Lecherous, a. Lewd, lascivious, libidinous, lustful, carnal, salacious, lickerish, concupiscent, prurient, wanton, unchaste, incontinent. Lechery, n. Lewdness, lasciviousness, concupiscence, lust, carnal desire, animal appetite. Lection, n. Reading, version, interpretation. Lecture, n. 1. Discourse, prelection. 2. Formal censure, lesson. Lecture, v. a. 1. Deliver a lecture to. 2. Reprove formally. Ledge, n. 1. Shelf. 2. Ridge of rocks. Lee, a. To leeward (opposed to weather). Lee, n. Leeward, lee side, side sheltered from the wind. Leer, v. n. Look askance (in contempt). Lees, n. pl. Dregs, sediment, settlings, precipitate, DUNDER. Leeward, n. Lee, lee side. Legacy, n. Bequest, devise, gift by will. Legal, a. Lawful, legitimate, legalized, authorized or sanctioned (by law), according to law. Legality, n. Lawfulness, conformity to law. Legalize, v. a. 1. Authorize, permit by law. 2. Sanction, legitimate, legitimize, make legal, confirm by law. Legate, n. 1. Ambassador, deputy, envoy, delegate. 2. The Pope's ambassador. Legation, n. Embassy, deputation, body of diplomatists. Legend, n. 1. Fable, myth, fiction, doubtful narrative, fictitious story. 2. Motto (round a coin or a medal). Legendary, a. Fabulous, fictitious, mythical. Legerdemain, n. Juggle, juggling, sleight of hand. Legible, a. 1. Readable, plain, fair. 2. Manifest, apparent, recognizable, discoverable. Legion, n. 1. Army, host, military force, body of troops. 2. Multitude, great number. Legislate, v. n. Make laws, enact laws. Legislative, a. Law-making. Legislator, n. Lawgiver, lawmaker. Legislature, n. Legislative body. Legitimacy, n. 1. Legality, lawfulness, accordance with law. 2. Genuineness. Legitimate, a. 1. Legal, lawful, in accordance with law. 2. Born in wedlock, lawfully begotten. 3. Genuine, not spurious. Legitimate, v. a. Legalize, make legitimate. Legitimize, v. a. Legalize, make legitimate. Legume, n. (Bot.) Simple pod (of two valves). Legumes, n. pl. Pulse, fruit of leguminous plants. Leisure, n. Spare hours, spare time, time to spare. Lend, v. a. 1. Loan, accommodate with. 2. Give, grant, afford, furnish, bestow, confer, impart. Lend a hand, Render assistance, put one's shoulder to the wheel, hold out a helping hand, give one a lift, give one a turn, do one a favor, help a lame dog over a stile. Length, n. 1. Extent, longitude. 2. Long duration. Lengthen, v. a. 1. Elongate, extend (in space), stretch, draw out. 2. Protract, continue, prolong, extend (in time), spin out. Lengthen, v. n. Become longer, grow longer, increase in length. Lengthways, ad. Longitudinally. Lengthwise, ad. Longitudinally. Lengthy, a. Long, lengthened, prolonged, prolix, not short, not brief. Lenience, n. Clemency, mildness, lenity, mercy, tenderness, gentleness, forbearance. Leniency, n. Clemency, mildness, lenity, mercy, tenderness, gentleness, forbearance. Lenient, a. 1. Softening, assuasive, soothing, mitigating, mitigative, lenitive. 2. Mild, gentle, clement, merciful, tender, forbearing, long-suffering, not rigorous, not severe. Lenitive, a. Soothing, assuasive, emollient, lenient, mitigative, balmy, sedative, demulcent. Lenitive, n. Palliative, emollient, soothing medicine. Lenity, n. Mildness, clemency, gentleness, tenderness, mercy, kindness, forbearance, lenience, leniency. Lens-shaped, a. Lentiform, lenticular. Lenten, a. Sparing, meagre, SLENDER. Lentiform, a. Lens-shaped. Lenticular, a. Lens-shaped. Lentiginous, a. Scurfy, scabby, scaly, scabbed, furfuraceous. Lentisk, n. Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). Lentiscus, n. Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus). Leonine, a. Lion-like. Leopard's-bane, n. Arnica. Lepidolite, n. (Min.) Rose mica, lithia mica. Lepidote, a. (Bot.) Scaly, leprous. Lepidoted, a. (Bot.) Scaly, leprous. Leprous, a. 1. Infected with leprosy. 2. (Bot.) Scaly, lepidote, lepidoted. Lese-majesty, n. [Preferably written Leze-majesty.] Treason. Lesion, n. (Med.) Injury, hurt, disorder, derangement, morbid change. Less, a. Smaller, inferior. Less, ad. Not so much, in a less degree. Less, n. Not so much, smaller quantity. Lessen, v. a. 1. Diminish, decrease, reduce, abate, abridge, make less. 2. Lower, degrade. Lessen, v. n. Decrease, diminish, abate, dwindle, shrink, be reduced. Lessening, n. Diminution, decrement, decrease, reduction, abatement. Lesser, a. Less, smaller, inferior. Lesser-Bear, n. [With The prefixed.] Little Bear, URSA MINOR. Lesson, n. 1. Exercise (of a learner), task. 2. Instruction, precept. 3. Reproof, rebuke, lecture, formal censure. Lest, conj. That not, for fear that. Let, v. a. 1. Allow, permit, suffer, give leave to, give permission to. 2. Lease, put to hire. Let, n. Hinderance, impediment, obstacle, obstruction. Let alone, Leave, let be, suffer to remain undisturbed, forbear to meddle with. Let be, Leave, LET ALONE. Let bygones be bygones, Let the past be forgotten. Let down, Lower, depress. Let drive, Discharge, let loose. Let fly, Discharge, let loose. Let go, Release, loose, set free, let loose, let slip, cast off, let out. Lethal, a. [Rare.] Deadly, mortal, fatal. Lethargic, a. Drowsy, dull, torpid, let loose, heavy, stupid, stupefied, comatose, morbidly sleepy. Lethargical, a. Drowsy, dull, torpid, let loose, heavy, stupid, stupefied, comatose, morbidly sleepy. Lethargy, n. Stupor, torpor, COMA, stupefaction, hypnotism, stupidity, morbid drowsiness. Lethean, a. Oblivious. Let in, Admit, permit to enter. Let into, Admit, permit to enter. Let loose, Release, liberate, let free, free from restraint, let out, let go, set at liberty. Let off, 1. Discharge, explode. 2. Excuse, exonerate, exempt. Let out, 1. Release, liberate, set free, let loose, free from restraint, set at liberty. 2. Extend, loosen. 3. Blab, disclose, divulge, reveal. Let slip, Loose, let go. Letter, n. 1. Alphabetic character. 2. Epistle, note. 3. Literal meaning, literal sense, verbal expression. Lettered, a. Learned, literary, bookish, well-read, deep-read, book-learned. Letters, n. pl. 1. Literature, learning, erudition. 2. Correspondence. Levant, n. The East, Eastern coasts of the Mediterranean. Levee, n. 1. Time of rising. 2. Ceremonious party (properly in the morning), reception, entertainment, SOIRÉE. 3. Embankment (along a river to prevent inundation). Level, a. 1. Horizontal. 2. Even, flat, plain. 3. Flush, on a level, of the same height. 4. Of the same rank, condition, &c., on a par. Level, v. a. 1. Make horizontal. 2. Bring to the same level. 3. Raze, demolish, destroy. 4. Aim, direct, point, take aim. 5. Adapt, suit, fit, proportion. Level, n. 1. Horizontal surface, horizontal line. 2. State of equality, equal elevation. Leverage, n. Purchase (obtained by the lever). Levigate, v. a. Pulverize, comminute, triturate, grind, bruise, bray, reduce to powder. Levigation, n. Pulverization, comminution, trituration. Levity, n. 1. Lightness. 2. Frivolity, flightiness, giddiness, volatility, want of seriousness. Levy, v. a. 1. Raise, muster, call together. 2. Collect, gather. Lewd, a. Lustful, LIBIDINOUS. Lexicon, n. Dictionary, glossary, vocabulary, word-book. Leze-majesty, n. [Sometimes written Lese-majesty.] Treason. Liability, n. 1. Responsibility, accountableness, accountability, bounden duty. 2. Exposedness. Liable, a. 1. Answerable, responsible, accountable, amenable. 2. Exposed, subject, obnoxious. Liaison, n. [Fr.] 1. Union, bond of union. 2. Amour, love intrigue. Libel, n. 1. Lampoon, pasquinade, defamatory publication. 2. (Law.) Charge, statement of complaint. Libel, v. a. 1. Lampoon, defame (by some publication). 2. (Law.) Proceed against by a libel, bring a charge against. Libellous, a. [Written also Libelous.] Defamatory. Liberal, a. 1. Generous, bountiful, free, beneficent, munificent, princely, charitable, open-hearted, free-hearted, unselfish, disinterested. 2. Enlarged, catholic, tolerant, unbigoted, high-minded, magnanimous, honorable, chivalrous. 3. Large, full, unstinted, abundant, ample, plentiful. Liberal, n. Liberalist, advocate of liberal principles. Liberalism, n. Latitudinarianism. Liberalist, n. Liberal. Liberality, n. 1. Generosity, bounty, beneficence, munificence, disinterestedness, bountifulness, charity. 2. Present, gift, benefaction. 3. Catholicity, toleration, magnanimity, candor, impartiality, largeness of mind, high-mindedness. Liberalize, v. a. Enlarge, make liberal, free from prejudice. Liberate, v. a. Release, free, emancipate, manumit, disinthrall, ransom, discharge, deliver, set free, set at liberty, let go, let loose, let out. Liberation, n. Deliverance, discharge, release. Libertine, n. Rake, debauchee, voluptuary, profligate, dissolute man, man of pleasure. Libertine, a. Licentious, dissolute, of lax morals. Libertinism, n. Licentiousness, dissoluteness, debauchery. Liberty, n. 1. Freedom (after previous restraint), liberation from restraint, independence. 2. Privilege, immunity, franchise. 3. Leave, permission, license. Liberties, n. pl. 1. Limits (of a prison, &c.). 2. Unwarrantable freedom. Libidinous, a. Lascivious, lustful, carnal, lecherous, lickerish, lewd, prurient, salacious, concupiscent, wanton, loose, unchaste, incontinent. Librate, v. a. Balance, poise, hold in equipoise. Libratory, a. Balancing. License, n. 1. Permission, privilege, leave, right. 2. Permit, warrant. 3. Laxity, excessive liberty, exorbitant freedom. License, v. a. Permit, allow, grant authority to, give a permit or warrant to. Licentious, a. Dissolute, debauched, profligate, rakish, libertine, loose, lax, lewd. Lick, v. a. 1. Pass the tongue over. 2. Lap, take up with the tongue. 3. [Low.] Beat, flog, thrash, LAMM. Lick, n. 1. Taste. 2. [Low.] Blow, slap. 3. Salt-lick. Lickerish, a. 1. Hankering (to lick or taste), craving, longing. 2. Lecherous, LIBIDINOUS. 3. Dainty, nice, fastidious. Licking, n. 1. Lapping. 2. [Low.] Whipping, beating, flogging, thrashing, castigation. Lickspittle, n. Abject parasite, mean flatterer. Lid, n. 1. Cover, covercle. 2. Eyelid. Lie, n. Fib, intentional untruth, criminal falsehood, SUGGESTIO FALSI (suggestion of what is false), SUPPRESSIO VERI (suppression of what is true). Lie, v. n. 1. Falsify, FIB, tell a lie. 2. Recline, lie, couch, lie down, be prostrate, be recumbent. 3. Be placed, be laid. 4. Be, rest, remain. 5. Be situated, be located. 6. Consist. 7. (Law.) Be sustainable. Lie at one's door, Be chargeable to. Lie by, 1. Remain near. 2. Rest, intermit labor. Lie in, Be confined, be in child-bed. Lie in one's throat, Lie outrageously. Lie on, Be incumbent on, belong to, lie with. Lie over, 1. Be deferred, be postponed. 2. Remain unpaid (said of a note). Lie to, (Naut.) Stop, check headway. Lie under, Be subject to. Lie upon, Lie on. Lie with, 1. Lodge with, sleep with. 2. Belong to, be incumbent on, lie on. Lief, ad. Willingly, gladly, freely. Liege, a. Bound by feudal tenure (to service, as a vassal or to protection, as a lord). Liege, n. Superior, sovereign, liege lord. Lien, n. Legal claim. Lieu, n. [Fr.] Place, room, stead. Life, n. 1. Vitality, the vital spark, the breath of life, the breath of one's nostrils. 2. Time from birth to death. 3. Animated existence. 4. Mode or course of living. 5. Conduct, deportment, behavior. 6. Animation, vigor, spirit, vivacity, briskness, sprightliness, activity. 7. Biography, memoir. 8. Real person, living form. 9. Society, social manners, human affairs, course of things. Lifeless, a. 1. Dead, defunct, extinct, inanimate. 2. Torpid, sluggish, inert, dull, tame, spiritless, passive. Lift, v. a. Raise, elevate, lift up. Lift, n. 1. Lifting, raising. 2. [Colloquial.] Aid, assistance, help. 3. Rise (as of a lock in canals), degree of elevation. Lift-lock, n. Lock (of a canal). Ligament, n. Band, ligature. Ligature, n. Band, bandage, ligament, tie. Light, n. 1. Medium of vision. 2. Diffusion of luminous rays. 3. Daybreak, sunrise, dawn, daylight. 4. Candle, lamp, taper, light-house, &c. 5. Instruction, knowledge, comprehension, insight. 7. Illustration, explanation, elucidation. 8. Window, pane of glass, &c. 9. Public notice. 10. Aspect, point of view. Light, a. 1. Buoyant, of little weight, not heavy, not dense. 2. Easy to be borne, not burdensome. 3. Easy to be done, not difficult. 4. Porous, spongy, not clammy (said of bread). 5. Loose, sandy (said of soil). 6. Unincumbered, unburdened, free from impediments, not heavily laden. 7. Slight, trifling, small, inconsiderable, moderate. 8. Gossamery, flimsy, unsubstantial. 9. Frivolous, fickle, unsteady, volatile, unsettled. 10. Gay, airy, buoyant, light-hearted. 11. Bright, clear, not dark. 12. Whitish, of a whitish shade. Light, v. a. 1. Kindle, inflame, ignite, set fire to, set on fire, apply the match to. 2. Give light to, guide by light. 3. Illuminate, lighten, illume, irradiate. Light on, 1. Happen upon, fall upon by chance, happen to find, light upon. 2. Alight on. Lighten, v. n. 1. Flash [said of lightning]. 2. [Colloquial.] Grow lighter, clear off. Lighten, v. a. 1. Illuminate, irradiate, illume, light. 2. Ease, make lighter, make easier. Light-fingered, a. Thievish. Light-hearted, a. Gladsome, cheerful, joyful, joyous. Light-horse, n. Light-armed cavalry. Light-house, n. Pharos. Lightning-rod, n. Paratonnerre. Lights, n. pl. Lungs (of a brute). Lightsome, a. 1. Luminous, full of light. 2. Gay, buoyant, lively, cheerful, blithesome, blithe, merry. Light upon, Light on. Lign-aloes, n. Agalloch, aloes wood. Ligneous, a. Woody. Lignine, n. (Chem.) Woody fibre. Lignite, n. (Min.) Fossil wood. Like, a. 1. Similar, resembling, analogous, allied, parallel, cognate, of a piece. 2. Equal, same. 3. Likely, probable. Like, n. 1. Equal. 2. Preference, partiality, liking. Like, ad. 1. In the manner of, in the same manner as. 2. Likely, probably. Like, v. a. 1. Approve, be pleased with, take pleasure in. 2. Relish, enjoy, be fond of. 3. Esteem, fancy, have a regard for, take a liking to, take to, take a fancy to; find to one's mind, taste, or fancy. Like, v. n. Choose, prefer, elect, list, think fit, be pleased. Like blazes, [Low.] Furiously. Likelihood, n. Probability, verisimilitude. Likely, a. 1. Probable, credible. 2. In a fair way, to be expected. 3. Pleasing, agreeable, that may be liked. 4. [Colloquial, U. S.] Respectable, worthy, estimable, of good reputation. Liken, v. a. Compare, show the resemblance of. Likeness, n. 1. Resemblance, similarity, similitude, semblance, form, external appearance. 2. Copy, fac-simile, counterpart, image, representation, portrait, effigy, statue. Likewise, ad. Also, too, besides, moreover, furthermore, in addition, to boot, in like manner. Liking, n. 1. Fondness, partiality, desire, wish. 2. Inclination, disposition, tendency, turn, PENCHANT, leaning, bias, propensity, proclivity, proneness, predisposition, appetency. Liliputian, a. Pygmean, little, small, tiny, puny, dwarfish, diminutive. Lily of the valley, May lily (Convallaria majalis). Limb, n. 1. Member. 2. Branch, bough. Limb of the law, Lawyer, counsellor, counsel, barrister, advocate, attorney, SOLICITOR, attorney-at-law. Limber, a. Supple, pliable, pliant, flexible, lithe. Limbo, n. Hell, limbus, infernal regions, shades below. Limbus, n. [L.] Limbo. Lime, n. 1. Quicklime, protoxide of calcium. 2. Linden, lime-tree. Limit, n. 1. Bound, frontier, boundary, confine, bourn, termination, precinct, marches. 2. Restriction, restraint, obstruction, check, hinderance. Limit, v. a. 1. Bound, circumscribe, define, set bounds to, fix the limits of. 2. Restrain, restrict. Limitation, n. Restriction, restraint. Limning, n. Painting (in water colors). Limp, a. Limber, flaccid, flexile. Limp, v. n. Halt, hobble, walk lamely. Limp, n. Halt, limping gait. Limpid, a. Clear, lucid, pure, bright, transparent, pellucid. Limpidity, n. Clearness, brightness, purity, transparency, limpidness. Limpidness, n. Limpidity. Lin, n. 1. Pool, pond. 2. [Scottish.] Cataract, waterfall. Linden, n. Lime-tree. Line, n. 1. Streak, extended mark. 2. Straight direction. 3. Parallel direction. 4. Thread, cord, string, rope. 5. Row, rank. 6. Row of words (across a page). 7. Note, short letter. 8. Equator, equinoctial circle. 9. One twelfth of an inch. 10. Lineage, race, family. 11. Course, method. 12. Occupation, employment, calling, business, pursuit. Line, v. a. 1. Cover on the inside. 2. Place along the side of. Lineage, n. Progeny, race, family, house, genealogy, descent, descendants, line, birth, breed, extraction, ancestry. Lineal, a. 1. In a direct line (from an ancestor). 2. Linear, in the direction of a line. Lineament, n. Outline (particularly of the face), feature, trait, line. Linear, a. Lineal, in the direction of a line. Linen, n. 1. Cloth of flax, flaxen fabric. 2. Under garments. Linger, v. n. Loiter, delay, tarry, lag, saunter, be slow, wait long, remain long. Lingering, a. 1. Delaying, loitering. 2. Protracted. Lingo, n. (Low.) Language, speech. Linguiform, a. (Bot.) Tongue-shaped, lingulate. Linguist, n. Adept in languages. Linguistics, n. Glossology, glottology. Lingulate, a. (Bot.) Linguiform, tongue-shaped. Liniment, n. Embrocation, soft ointment. Link, n. Connective, copula, VINCULUM, bond. Link, v. a. Connect, conjoin, join, unite, bind, tie. Linseed, n. Flaxseed. Linsey-woolsey, a. 1. Of linen and wool. 2. Vile, mean, worthless. Linsey-woolsey, n. 1. Cloth of linen and wool. 2. Motley composition. Lintel, n. Head-piece (of a door-frame or a window-frame). Lion, n. 1. King of beasts. 2. Object of interest, rare spectacle. Lion's share, Largest portion, greater part. Lion-hearted, a. Brave, courageous, intrepid, dauntless, bold, valiant. Lion-like, a. Leonine. Lippitude, n. Blearedness, dimsightedness. Lip, n. Edge or border (of the mouth, &c.). Liquefaction, n. Melting, dissolving, thawing, fusion, dissolution. Liquefy, v. a. Melt, dissolve, fuse, make liquid. Liqueur, n. [Fr.] Cordial, aromatized spirit. Liquid, a. 1. Fluid. 2. Mellifluous, dulcet, soft, clear, flowing. Liquid, n. Fluid, liquor, liquid substance. Liquidate, v. a. Settle, adjust, pay, extinguish, pay off, clear off. Liquidation, n. Settlement, discharge, adjustment, payment. Liquidity, n. Fluidity, liquidness. Liquidness, n. Fluidity, liquidity. Liquor, n. 1. Liquid, fluid, liquid substance. 2. Spirituous or alcoholic liquid. Liquor of flints, Soluble glass, silicate of soda (or of potash). List, n. 1. Register, roll, CATALOGUE, INVENTORY, schedule, INVOICE. 2. Border, bound, limit. 3. Strip (of cloth, on the edge), selvage. 4. (Arch.) Fillet, annulet, listel. List, v. n. Wish, choose, desire, prefer, elect, think fit, think best, think proper. Listel, n. (Arch.) Fillet, annulet, list. Listen, v. n. Hearken, hark, hear, give ear, lend an ear, incline an ear, prick up the ears, be all ear. Listless, a. Inattentive, indifferent, heedless, careless, thoughtless. Lists, n. pl. Arena, palæstra, race-course. Literal, n. 1. As regards letters. 2. According to the exact meaning, not figurative. 3. Following the exact words, not free. Literary, a. 1. Of literature or learning. 2. Learned, lettered, bookish, well-read, book-learned. Literati, [L. pl.] n. Scholars, savans, the learned, learned men. Literatim, ad. [L.] Letter for letter. Literature, n. 1. Learning, erudition, letters. 2. The humanities, the Muses, belles lettres, polite literature. 3. Literary productions, literary works. Litharge, n. Protoxide of lead (fused and semi-vitrified). Lithe, a. Limber, flexible, flexile, pliable, pliant, supple. Lithesome, a. Limber, flexible, flexile, pliable, pliant, supple. Lithia, n. Oxide of lithium. Lithograph, n. Lithographic engraving. Litigate, v. a. Contest in law, defend in a lawsuit. Litigate, v. n. Dispute in law, carry on a lawsuit. Litigation, n. Lawsuit, suit at law, judicial contest. Litigious, a. Contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome. Litter, n. 1. Vehicle with a bed (borne by hand). 2. Bedding of straw, hay, &c. 3. Things negligently scattered. 4. Brood. Litter, v. a. 1. Cover with straw, hay, &c., for bedding. 2. Cover with things negligently scattered. 3. Give birth to (said of quadrupeds), bring forth. Little, a. 1. Small (in size or extent), minute, diminutive, tiny, not great, not large. 2. Small (in quantity, amount or duration), not much. 3. Inconsiderable, petty, slight, slender, feeble, moderate, scanty. 4. Mean, selfish, narrow, paltry, contemptible. Little, ad. Slightly, in a small degree, in some degree. Little Bear, n. [With The prefixed.] Lesser Bear, URSA MINOR. Littoral, a. Of the shore. Liturgy, n. Ritual, formulary of public worship. Live, v. n. 1. Exist, breathe, have being, have life, be alive, keep soul and body together. 2. Remain, continue, endure, be permanent. 3. Dwell, abide, reside, have lodgings, have one's quarters, be quartered. 4. Feed, subsist, be nourished, be supported, obtain a livelihood. 5. Enjoy life, be happy. Live coal, Burning coal. Live, a. Living, alive, not dead. Live in clover, Luxuriate, wanton, revel, live luxuriously. Lively, a. 1. Active, agile, nimble, dapper, supple, brisk, alert, quick, stirring, SPRY, smart. 2. Animated, spirited, sprightly, vivacious, airy, gay, blithe, blithesome, buoyant, joyous, frolicsome, buxom, debonair, full of life. 3. Vivid, bright, brilliant. 4. Vigorous, forcible, strong, nervous, glowing, sparkling, racy, piquant, impassioned. Liver of sulphur, Sulphuret of potassium (fused). Liver-leaf, n. Liverwort. Liverwort, n. Liver-leaf. Livery, n. 1. Dress (for distinction, as of servants). 2. (Law.) Delivery. Live-stock, n. Stock, domestic animals (on a farm). Livid, a. Discolored (as flesh by a bruise), black and blue, of a lead color. Living, a. 1. Existing, breathing, live, not dead. 2. Active, vigorous, lively. Living, n. 1. Livelihood, maintenance, support, subsistence, keeping, FEED. 2. Benefice, ecclesiastical living. 3. Mode of life, course of life. Lixivium, n. Lye. Lo, interj. Look, see, behold. Load, n. 1. Burden, weight. 2. Lading, cargo, freight. 3. Encumbrance, pressure, clog, incubus, drag weight, dead weight. Load, v. a. 1. Freight, lade, put or lay a load upon. 2. Encumber, oppress, burden, weigh down. Loadstar, n. [Written also Lodestar.] Polestar. Loadstone, n. Magnet, natural magnet. Loaf, v. n. [Colloquial.] Lounge, be idle, idle away one's time. Loafer, n. Idler, lounger, vagrant, vagabond, idle wanderer. Loam, n. Mould. Loan, v. a. Lend. Loath, a. Reluctant, backward, unwilling, averse, disinclined, indisposed, not disposed. Loathe, v. a. Abhor, detest, hate, nauseate, abominate, feel disgust at, shrink from, recoil from. Loathing, n. Abhorrence, disgust, detestation, abomination, hatred, antipathy, horror. Loathsome, a. 1. Disgusting, sickening, nauseous, nauseating, repulsive, offensive, revolting, palling. 2. Hateful, detestable, odious, shocking, abominable; abhorrent, execrable. Loaves and fishes, Gains, rewards, emoluments. Lobelia, n. Indian tobacco (a name of the North American species; Lobelia inflata). Local, a. Topical. Locality, n. Position, situation, place, location. Locate, v. a. 1. Place, set, establish, fix. 2. Determine the place of, designate the site of. 3. Set off (as tracts of land), fix the boundaries of. Location, n. 1. Situation, place, locality. 2. Locating, establishing, marking out the limits or boundaries. Loch, n. [Scottish.] Lake, pond, mere, pool. Lock, n. 1. Lift-lock (of a canal). 2. Tuft, flock. Lock, v. a. 1. Fasten (with a lock), close fast. 2. Confine (by locking), shut up, lock up. 3. Enclose, encircle, embrace. Lock up, 1. Clasp, fasten, lock, close fast. 2. Confine, shut up. Locked-jaw, n. Trismus, tetanus (of the jaw). Lock-jaw, n. Trismus, tetanus (of the jaw). Locofoco match, Lucifer match. Locomotion, n. 1. Motion from place to place. 2. Power to move from place to place. Locomotive, a. Able to move from place to place. Locomotive, n. Locomotive engine. Locum tenens, [L.] Deputy, substitute, lieutenant, agent, proxy. Locust, n. [U. S., where this name is improperly applied to the harvest-fly.] Cicada, harvest-fly. Lode, n. Metallic vein, mineral vein. Lodestar, n. [Written also Loadstar.] Polestar. Lodge, n. 1. Cottage, cot, small house. 2. Den, lair, haunt. 3. Association (as of freemasons), secret society. 4. Collection, group. Lodge, v. a. 1. Place, put, deposit. 2. Plant, infix, fix. 3. Harbor, quarter, provide lodging for. 4. Lay flat, beat down. Lodge, v. n. 1. Inhabit (for a season), dwell, live, reside, abide. 2. Sojourn, tarry, rest, STOP, take up one's quarters, pitch one's tent, put up, take lodgings, have lodgings. Lodging, n. 1. Place of rest, apartment for sleeping. 2. Habitation (for a season), abode, residence, dwelling quarters, dwelling-place, place of residence, headquarters. Loftiness, n. 1. Height, elevation, altitude. 2. Pride, haughtiness. 3. Sublimity, dignity. Lofty, a. 1. High, elevated. 2. Proud, haughty, arrogant, magisterial. 3. Sublime, dignified. Logan, n. Rocking-stone. Loggerhead, n. Simpleton, DUNCE. Logic, n. 1. Science of reasoning, science of the laws of thought, analysis of the process of reasoning. 2. Dialectics, application of logical principles, applied logic. Logical, a. 1. Of logic. 2. Dialectical, according to the rules of logic, that conforms to the laws of thought. 3. Coherent, consistent. 4. Discriminating, skilled in reasoning, versed in logic. Logomachy, n. Dispute, controversy, altercation, bickering, wrangling, war of words, words. Logwood, n. Campeachy wood. Loins, n. pl. Reins, lumbar region. Loiter, v. n. Lag, linger, delay, saunter, dillydally, move slowly. Loitering, a. Dilatory, lingering. Loll, v. n. Lounge, recline, lean, sprawl, lie at ease. Lone, a. 1. Solitary, isolated, secluded, lonely, alone. 2. Unfrequented, deserted, uninhabited, unoccupied, lonesome. Loneliness, n. Solitariness, seclusion, solitude, retirement, isolation. Lonely, a. 1. Apart, retired, solitary, secluded, isolated, sequestered, remote, dreary, lonesome. 2. Lone, alone, solitary, unaccompanied, companionless. Lonesome, a. 1. Solitary, lonely, secluded, deserted, lone. 2. Desolate, cheerless, dismal, gloomy, dreary. Long, a. 1. Extended, lengthy, not short. 2. Protracted, prolonged, long-winded, spun out. 3. Slow, dilatory, slack, lingering, tardy, not quick. Long home, The tomb, the sepulchre, the grave, narrow house, house of death. Long, ad. 1. To a great extent. 2. A long time, for a long time. 3. Throughout, all along. Long for, Crave, hanker for, hanker after, lust after, pine for, have a longing for, yearn for, aspire after. Long-breathed, a. Long-winded. Longe, n. & v. n. [Fr.] Pass, thrust, allonge, lunge. Longevity, n. Long life. Long-headed, a. Sagacious, discerning, intelligent, acute, shrewd, clear-sighted, keen-sighted. Longing, n. Craving, yearning, hankering, itching, aspiration, breathing, continual wish, earnest desire, wistful eye, lickerish tooth. Longitudinally, ad. Lengthwise, from end to end. Long-sighted, a. Far-sighted. Long-spun, a. Lengthy, tedious, long-winded, spun out. Long-suffering, a. Forbearing, patient, not easily provoked. Long-suffering, n. Forbearance, clemency, patient endurance (of injuries). Long-winded, a. 1. Long-breathed. 2. Protracted, prolonged, spun out. 3. Tedious, wearisome. Look, v. n. 1. Direct the eye. 2. Turn the thoughts, apply the mind. 3. Mind, consider, take care, take heed. 4. Front, face, be turned, be directed. 5. Appear, seem; have, wear, or present the appearance; strike one as being. Look, v. a. Influence by looks. Look, interj. See, lo, behold. Look, n. 1. Gaze. 2. Appearance, aspect, complexion. 3. Mien, air of the face, cast of countenance. Look after, 1. Attend to, take care of, see to. 2. Seek, search for, look for. 3. Expect, wait for. Look down upon, Despise, contemn, spurn, regard with contempt. Look for, 1. Expect. 2. Search, seek, look after. Look in the face, Face, meet boldly. Look into, Investigate, examine, study, consider, inspect closely, observe narrowly. Look on, 1. Be a spectator. 2. Regard, esteem, consider, look upon. Look out, (Active.) Search for, look up. Look out, (Neuter.) Be on the watch, be on one's guard. Look over, Examine, cast the eye over. Look sharp, Be vigilant, have all one's eyes about one. Look to, 1. Watch, take care of, look after. 2. Rely on, depend on. Look upon, Regard, consider, esteem, look on. Look up, Search for, look out. Look up to, Respect, honor, defer to, think much of, think highly of. Loon, n. 1. (Ornith.) Great northern diver (Colymbus glacialis). 2. Simpleton, fool, dunce. Looper, n. Canker-worm, span-worm, geometer. Loophole, n. 1. Opening (in the wall of a fortification), aperture. 2. Plea, pretext, pretence, excuse, way for evasion, way of escape. Loose, v. a. 1. Unfasten, untie, unbind, unloose, CAST OFF. 2. Release, liberate, free, set free. 3. Detach, disconnect, disengage. Loose, a. 1. Unbound, untied, not fastened, not confined. 2. Movable, not fast, not fixed. 3. Slack, relaxed, not tense, not tight. 4. Open, not close, not compact, not dense. 5. Prolix, rambling, not concise. 6. Vague, indefinite, indistinct, indeterminate, ill-defined, not precise, not exact. 7. Lax in the bowels, not costive. 8. Immoral, dissolute, WANTON, unchaste, of lax morals. Loosen, v. a. 1. Slacken, relax, make loose, make less tight. 2. Release, unloose, loose, let loose. 3. Make lax (as the bowels). Lop, v. a. 1. Cut, cut off. 2. Dock, crop, curtail, prune, cut short. 3. Drop, let fall. Loquacious, a. Talkative, garrulous, chatty, conversable, COZY. Loquacity, n. Talkativeness, garrulity, gift of gab. Lord, n. 1. Master, ruler, governor, sovereign, king. 2. Noble, nobleman, peer. 3. Husband. 4. God, Jehovah. Lord it over, Rule, rule over, domineer over. Lord over, Rule, rule over, domineer over. Lorgnette, n. [Fr.] Opera-glass. Lordliness, n. 1. Dignity, majesty. 2. Pride, haughtiness. Lordly, a. 1. Dignified, majestic. 2. Proud, haughty, domineering, imperious, overbearing. Lord's-day, n. Sunday, the Sabbath, the Christian Sabbath, first day of the week, the day of rest. Lordship, n. 1. Authority, dominion, rule, sway, command, control, government, direction, domination, empire. 2. Manor, feudal estate of a nobleman. Lord's-prayer, n. Pater noster. Lord's-supper, n. Eucharist, communion, sacrament, Christian sacrament. Lore, n. Learning, erudition, knowledge. Loriot, n. Witwall, golden oriole (of Europe; Oriolus galbula). Lose, v. a. 1. Be deprived of, fail to keep, let slip, let slip through the fingers. 2. Forfeit, fail to win, fail to obtain. 3. Waste, squander, misspend, throw away, make no use of. 4. Miss, wander from. 5. Be bereaved of, be deprived of. Lose caste, Be disgraced. Lose ground, 1. Fall behind. 2. Decline, lose credit. Lose heart, Despair, be discouraged, give up hope. Lose one's heart, Fall in love. Lose one's self, 1. Be bewildered. 2. Slumber, fall asleep. Loss, n. 1. Privation, deprivation, bereavement. 2. Forfeiture, failure to win. 3. Destruction, overthrow, damage, detriment, ruin. 4. Waste, squandering. Lost, a. 1. Missing, not to be found. 2. Forfeited, missed. 3. Misspent, wasted, squandered, dissipated, thrown away. 4. Bewildered, confused, perplexed, puzzled, distracted, benighted, posed, nonplussed, at a loss, at fault, in a maze, in the dark. 5. Abstracted, preoccupied, absent, absent-minded, dreamy, napping. 6. Depraved, corrupt, abandoned, profligate, dissolute, reprobate, graceless, shameless, obdurate, hardened, incorrigible, irreclaimable. 7. Ruined, destroyed, perished, gone, vanished, disappeared, departed. Lost to, Insensible to, unconscious of. Lot, n. 1. Destiny, doom, allotment, apportionment, fate. 2. Chance, hazard, fortune, hap, haphazard. 3. Portion, parcel, division. 4. Piece or land. 5. [Colloquial U. S.] Great quantity, great number. Lotion, n. Wash. Loud, a. 1. Resounding, high-sounding. 2. Deafening, stunning, stentorian. 3. Clamorous, vociferous, boisterous, noisy. Loud, ad. Loudly. Loudly, ad. Loud, not low. Lounge, v. n. Recline, loll, LOAF, live lazily, spend time idly. Lounger, n. Idler. Lout, n. Bumpkin, clown, boor, lubber, bungler, fumbler, clumsy fellow, awkward fellow. Loutish, a. Clownish, rude, boorish, awkward. Lovable, a. Amiable, LOVELY, sweet, winning. Love, v. a. 1. Have affection for, regard with affection. 2. Have a passionate affection for, be in love with, be enamoured of. 3. Like, be pleased with. Love, v. n. Delight, take pleasure. Love, n. 1. Affection, affectionate regard. 2. Attachment, passionate affection, the tender passion. 3. Liking, fondness. 4. Lover, person beloved. 5. Cupid, god of love. Love-apple, n. Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum or Solanum lycopersicum). Love-child, n. Bastard, illegitimate child, natural child. Love-feasts, n. pl. Agapæ. Love-letter, n. Billet-doux. Lovely, a. Pleasing, delightful, charming, delectable, enchanting, winning, sweet, AMIABLE, that inspires love. Loving, a. Affectionate, fond, attached. Loving-cup, n. Grace cup. Loving-kindness, n. Mercy, favor, tenderness, tender regard. Low, a. 1. Depressed, not high, not elevated, of little height. 2. Not acute, shrill, or sharp; grave. 3. Cheap, not dear, reasonable. 4. Ignoble, abject, degraded, servile, slavish, menial, mean, base, plebeian, vulgar, untitled, base-born, common. 5. Undignified, grovelling, vile, base-minded, low-minded, shabby, scurvy, dirty. 6. Dishonorable, disreputable, derogatory, unhandsome, unbecoming, disgraceful, unmanly, ungentlemanly. 7. Moderate, not great, not intense. 8. Weak, exhausted, reduced, feeble. 9. Plain, simple, not luxurious, not rich. Low, ad. 1. With little elevation. 2. Near the ground. 3. To a reduced state, in a low condition. 4. Softly, in a low tone, not loudly. 5. Cheaply, at a moderate price. Low, v. n. Bellow, moo. Low, n. Moo, lowing. Low-born, a. Of mean birth, of low extraction. Low-bred, a. Vulgar, unrefined. Lower, v. a. 1. Depress, detrude, drop, sink, let down, bring down, take down. 2. Degrade, debase, disgrace, humble, humiliate. 3. Lessen, diminish, reduce, decrease. Lower, v. n. 1. Grow dark, be clouded, appear gloomy, appear stormy. 2. Frown, glower, look sullen, look black. Lowering, a. Cloudy, clouded, overcast, lurid, murky. Lowering, n. Depression, diminution, reduction. Lowing, n. Low, moo. Lowliness, n. 1. Humility, humbleness, meekness, self-abasement, submissiveness. 2. Lowness, meanness, abjectness. Lowly, a. 1. Low, not high. 2. Humble, meek, resigned, submissive. 3. Mean, not great, without dignity. 4. Modest, unpretending, not lofty. Low-minded, a. Base-minded, base, mean, servile, vile, grovelling, slavish, abject, low. Low-priced, a. Low, cheap. Low-spirited, a. Dispirited, dejected, depressed, disheartened, discouraged, down-hearted, desponding, cast down, in low spirits. Low spirits, Dejection, dejectedness, depression, despondency, MELANCHOLY, hypochondria. Loyal, a. Faithful, true, not perfidious, not treacherous. Loyalty, n. Allegiance, fealty, fidelity. Lozenge, n. 1. Rhomb, rhombus, oblique-angled parallelogram (with equal sides). 2. Troche. Lubber, n. Clown, boor, lout, bungler, fumbler, clumsy fellow, awkward fellow. Lubberly, a. Clumsy, awkward, bungling, fumbling. Lubricate, v. a. Smooth, make slippery. Lubricity, n. Smoothness, slipperiness. Luce, n. Pike, pickerel, true-jack (Esox lucius). Lucid, a. 1. Shining, radiant, luminous, bright, beaming, resplendent, effulgent. 2. Clear, transparent, pure, pellucid, limpid, diaphanous, crystalline. 3. Distinct, intelligible, perspicuous, plain. 4. Sane, sober, sound (in mind). Lucifer, n. 1. Venus, Phosphorus, the morning star. 2. Satan, Belial, Apollyon, Devil, arch-fiend, the tempter, the evil one, the man of sin, the wicked one, the old serpent, the prince of darkness, the foul fiend, the enemy, the author of evil. Lucifer match, Locofoco match. Luciferous, a. Luminiferous. Luck, n. Chance, fortune, hazard, hap, haphazard, fate. Luckily, ad. Fortunately, by good luck, as good luck would have it. Luckless, a. Unfortunate, unlucky, unprosperous, unsuccessful, ill-fated, ill-starred. Lucky, a. 1. Fortunate (in an unexpected way), happy, blessed, in luck. 2. Prosperous, auspicious, propitious, favorable. Lucrative, a. Profitable, remunerative, gainful, paying. Lucre, n. Gain, profit, emolument, pelf, riches, wealth, mammon. Lucubration, n. 1. Study (by night), meditation, speculation, cogitation. 2. Composition, writing. Luculent, a. Lucid, clear, transparent, bright. Ludicrous, a. Laughable, comical, odd, ridiculous, droll, funny, farcical, absurd. Luff, v. n. (Naut.) Sail nearer the wind, bring the bow into the wind. Lug, v. a. Pull, tug, haul, drag. Lug, n. [Low.] Heavy load. Luggage, n. 1. Baggage, bag and baggage. 2. Effects, TRAPS, things, stuff. Lugubrious, a. Mournful, sorrowful, doleful, sad, gloomy, melancholy. Lukewarm, a. 1. Tepid, blood warm, slightly warm. 2. Indifferent, unconcerned, listless, cold, torpid, dull, dead, not ardent, not zealous. Lull, v. a. Compose, quiet, calm, still, hush, tranquillize, put to rest. Lull, v. n. Subside, cease, become calm. Lull, n. Calm, calmness. Lumbago, n. (Med.) Rheumatism in the loins. Lumbar region, Loins, reins. Lumber, n. 1. Trash, trumpery, rubbish. 2. [U. S.] Sawed or split timber. Lumber, v. n. 1. Heap in disorder. 2. Fill with trumpery. Lumber, v. n. 1. Trudge, move heavily. 2. [U. S.] Cut timber, prepare logs for lumber. Lumbering, a. 1. Trudging, moving slowly. 2. Cumbrous, cumbersome, clumsy, awkward, unwieldy. Luminiferous, a. Luciferous, producing light. Luminous, a. 1. Bright, shining, radiant. 2. Lucid, clear, perspicuous. Lump, n. 1. Shapeless mass. 2. Whole, gross, aggregate. Lump, v. a. Throw into an aggregate, take in the gross. Lumper, n. Laborer, (employed in loading or unloading a ship). Lumpish, a. Dull, heavy, stupid, gross, inactive. Lump-fish, n. Lump-sucker. Lump-sucker, n. Lump-fish (Cyclopterus lumpus). Lunacy, n. Insanity, madness, mania, derangement, craziness, mental aberration. Lunar caustic, Nitrate of silver (fused). Lunate, a. (Bot.) Crescent-shaped. Lunated, a. (Bot.) Crescent-shaped. Lunatic, a. 1. Insane, mad, deranged, crazy, out of one's head. 2. For lunatics. Lunatic, n. Madman, maniac, insane person. Lunatic asylum, Madhouse, bedlam, insane asylum, insane hospital, hospital for the insane. Lunch, n. Luncheon. Lunch, v. n. Take a lunch. Luncheon, n. Lunch, slight meal. Lune, n. Crescent, half-moon. Lunge, n. Pass, thrust, allonge, longe. Lungs, n. pl. Organs of respiration, LIGHTS. Lurch, n. (Naut.) Sudden roll. Lurch, v. n. (Naut.) Roll suddenly. Lure, n. Enticement, bait, attraction, allurement, decoy, temptation. Lure, v. a. Entice, allure, attract, decoy, tempt, seduce, inveigle, lead by the nose. Lurid, a. Gloomy, murky, ghastly, dismal. Lurk, v. n. 1. Lie hid, lie concealed, lie in wait. 2. Skulk, keep out of sight, keep out of the way. Lurking-hole, n. Ambush, ambuscade, retreat, cover, hiding-place. Lurking-place, n. Ambush, ambuscade, retreat, cover, hiding-place. Luscious, a. 1. Honeyed, excessively sweet. 2. Delicious, savory, palatable, grateful. Lusern, n. Lynx. Lush, a. Juicy, succulent, watery, sappy, moist, full of juice. Lust, n. 1. Cupidity, inordinate desire. 2. Concupiscence, carnality, lechery, pruriency, lasciviousness, carnal desire, animal appetite. Lust after, 1. Long for, desire eagerly. 2. Have carnal desire for. Lustful, a. Concupiscent, libidinous, lecherous, lascivious, prurient, lickerish, rampant, carnal. Lustration, n. Purification, cleansing. Lustre, n. [Written also Luster.] 1. Brightness, brilliancy, splendor, gleam, radiance, resplendence, refulgence. 2. Distinction, repute, renown, eminence, celebrity, glory, honor, ECLAT. 3. Chandelier, CANDELABRUM. Lustrous, a. Bright, shining, beaming, luminous, radiant, brilliant. Lusty, a. Stout, vigorous, robust, stalwart, athletic, muscular, brawny, burly, sturdy. Lusus naturæ, [L.] Freak of nature. Luthern, n. Dormer, dormer-window. Luxate, v. a. Dislocate, disjoint, put out of joint. Luxation, n. Displacement (of a joint), dislocation, disjointing. Luxuriance, n. Exuberance, superabundance, profusion, rank growth. Luxuriancy, n. Exuberance, superabundance, profusion, rank growth. Luxuriant, a. Exuberant, profuse, superabundant, plentiful, plenteous. Luxuriate, v. n. 1. Flourish, grow luxuriantly. 2. Revel, wanton, live luxuriously, live in clover. Luxurious, a. Voluptuous, given to luxury. Luxuriously, ad. Voluptuously, in luxury, in clover, on velvet, on a bed of roses, in the lap of luxury. Luxury, n. 1. Voluptuousness, luxuriousness, sensuality, epicurism. 2. Pleasure, gratification. 3. Dainty, treat. Lye, n. Lixivium. Lying, a. False, mendacious, untruthful, untrue. Lying, n. Falsehood. Lying-in, Childbirth. Lynch, v. a. [U. S.] Punish without trial, inflict summary punishment on. Lynch law, [U. S.] Mob law. Lynx, n. Lusern. Lynx-eyed, a. Discerning, perspicacious, sharp-sighted, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, keen-eyed, Argus-eyed. Lyric, n. Lyric poem.