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1. ascendent n.

15 quotations in 1 sense
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Astron. and astrol. That degree of the ecliptic or zodiac which is arising above the horizon at a given moment; taken the ascendent, to determine this degree; also, the attendant configuration of……

2. calculen v.

10 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Math. To reckon or compute (sth.), count; prepare (a mathematical table); also, to suppose (that sth. is true); (b) astrol. to cast horoscopes, etc.; solve (a problem) by calculation, find (an……

3. ceptre n.

35 quotations in 3 senses
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The scepter of a king, emperor, or other ruler, borne in the hand as one of the symbols of sovereign power. …

4. cǒmforten v.

132 quotations in 9 senses
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To strengthen (sb.) spiritually, inspire with fortitude or courage; comforten herte; also, assure, reassure (sb.). …

5. compǒunen v.

28 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) To mix or blend (different things); (b) to combine (different things) to form a whole; fashion or construct (sth.); (c) of parts: to constitute (sth.). …

6. conjuncciǒun n.

31 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) The act or process of joining, combining, or uniting two or more things; the fact of being joined or united, a union; (b) sexual union or intercourse; (c) a juncture or joint. …

7. constellāciǒun n.

25 quotations in 2 senses
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Astron. (a) A constellation of fixed stars; (b) position or elevation (of the sun). …

8. contrāriǒus adj.

54 quotations in 5 senses
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Of paired entities: opposing, opposite; as noun: the opposite. …

9. dēbāt n.

93 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) A quarrel, dispute, disagreement; (b) disputing, quarreling, strife; (c) ben at (in) debat, to quarrel, be engaged in a dispute; fallen at (in) debat, quarrel; maken debat, quarrel, pick a……

10. dējecciǒun n.

4 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Depression of spirits, despondency; (b) unhappy condition, degradation, humiliation; (c) astrol. of a planet: loss of influence (opposite of exaltation). …

11. dēpressen v.

24 quotations in 4 senses
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(a) To force (sth.) down, drive (sb.) downward; push down, crush; (b) med. to condense (sth.); thicken (the skin), reduce (a swelling); (c) p.ppl. depresse, drooping.. …

12. dignifīen v.

3 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) To honor or exalt (sth.); (b) to deem it suitable (to do sth.); (c) astrol. to place (a planet) in a position of heightened influence. …

13. dignitẹ̄ n.

70 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) High personal or spiritual worth, worthiness, nobleness; bi (for) goddes dignite; (b) of things: worth, excellence; of dignite, excellent, honorable; (c) an excellent quality or attribute; -- also……

14. dispōsiciǒun n.

107 quotations in 7 senses
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(a) Preparation, planning, arranging; also, a plan or arrangement; taken disposicioun, to make arrangements; (b) construction or execution according to a plan; building (of a city); structure (of the……

15. effect n.

115 quotations in 12 senses
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(a) Execution or completion (of an act); attainment or consummation (of a desire, an aim); fulfillment or realization (of a wish, a prayer, a dream); (b) comen to effect, achieve or attain to; produce……

16. enemī n.

83 quotations in 5 senses
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(a) One who, as an individual, hates or seeks to injure (someone); dedli enemi, mortal enemi, bodili enemi; (b) an adversary of God, an unbeliever or heathen; one who is opposed to (or fails to……

17. enemitē n.

32 quotations in 2 senses
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Of personal agents: (a) a hostile feeling or attitude, rivalry, malice; also, a hostile act; (b) the action of an enemy, an attack; (c) an enemy;--also coll., hostile people, enemies. …

18. enhabiten v.

40 quotations in 6 senses
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(a) To inhabit, or live in (a place);--freq. pass.; (b) fig. dwell. …

19. estāt n.

304 quotations in 32 senses
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(a) State or condition; (b) stature, build, bodily form; (c) of God, the soul, immortal life, etc.: nature, essential character. …

20. fāce n.

112 quotations in 9 senses
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(a) The face of man in its general physical aspects; (b) the face of an animal; (c) the face (of Fortune); the (double) face (of Janus, Law). …

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