Hackle

n.

A comb for dressing flax, raw silk, etc.; a hatchel.

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Rabbling

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Rabble

Gnash

v. t.

To strike together, as in anger or pain; as, to gnash the teeth.

Utilize

v. t.

To make useful; to turn to profitable account or use; to make use of; as, to utilize the whole power of a machine; to utilize one's opportunities.

Validly

adv.

In a valid manner; so as to be valid.

Reflect

v.

To bend back; to give a backwa/d turn to; to throw back; especially, to cause to return after striking upon any surface; as, a mirror reflects rays of light; polished metals reflect heat.

Jocundity

n.

The state or quality of being jocund; gayety; sportiveness.

Uniserial

a.

Having only one row or series.

Screw

v. t.

To twist; to distort; as, to screw his visage.

Faculty

n.

The body of person to whom are intrusted the government and instruction of a college or university, or of one of its departments; the president, professors, and tutors in a college.

Flagrancy

n.

The condition or quality of being flagrant; atrocity; heiniousness; enormity; excess.

Amaranth

n.

An imaginary flower supposed never to fade.

Cafe

n.

A coffeehouse; a restaurant; also, a room in a hotel or restaurant where coffee and liquors are served.