a.
Of or pertaining to the doctrine of philosophical necessity in regard to the origin and existence of things, especially as applied to the actings or choices of the will; -- opposed to libertarian. →
n.
A genus of plants having bulbous roots and gladiate leaves, and including many species, some of which are cultivated and valued for the beauty of their flowers; the corn flag; the sword lily. →
n.
A large brazen vessel placed in the court of the Jewish tabernacle where the officiating priests washed their hands and feet. →
v. & n.
To fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; -- said of the mind or of thought. →
v. i.
To go or come after; -- used in the various senses of the transitive verb: To pursue; to attend; to accompany; to be a result; to imitate. →
n.
A water-tight box, of timber or iron within which work is carried on in building foundations or structures below the water level. →