a.
A general principle concerning the formation or use of words, or a concise statement thereof; thus, it is a rule in England, that s or es , added to a noun in the singular number, forms the plural of that noun; but "man" forms its plural "men", and is an exception to the rule. →
a.
Having reason, or the faculty of reasoning; endowed with reason or understanding; reasoning. →
n.
That which clears up and removes difficulties, and makes the mind certain or determined. →
n.
A device consisting of radial arms with horizontal stats, connected with a harvesting machine, for holding the stalks of grain in position to be cut by the knives. →
v. t.
To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear. →