Fugue

n.

A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears.

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Hepatize

v. t.

To impregnate with sulphureted hydrogen gas, formerly called hepatic gas.

Ruminantly

adv.

In a ruminant manner; by ruminating, or chewing the cud.

Agatize

v. t.

To convert into agate; to make resemble agate.

Absenting

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Absent

Negligible

a.

That may neglicted, disregarded, or left out of consideration.

Geniculated

imp. & p. p.

of Geniculate

Fragmentary

a.

Composed of the fragments of other rocks.

Unitable

a.

Capable of union by growth or otherwise.

Fretted

p. p. & a.

Ornamented with fretwork; furnished with frets; variegated; made rough on the surface.

Xylograph

n.

An engraving on wood, or the impression from such an engraving; a print by xylography.

Altercating

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Altercate

Sanctioned

imp. & p. p.

of Sanction