English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Allude
(v. t.)
To compare allusively; to refer (something) as
applicable.
Alluded
(imp. & p. p.)
of Allude
Alluded
(imp. & p. p.)
of Allure
Alluding
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Allude
Allumette
(n.)
A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc.
Alluminor
(n.)
An illuminator of manuscripts and books; a limner.
Allurance
(n.)
Allurement.
Allure
(v. t.)
To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is,
by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something
flattering or acceptable; to entice; to attract.
Allure
(n.)
Allurement.
Allure
(n.)
Gait; bearing.
Allurement
(n.)
The act alluring; temptation; enticement.
Allurement
(n.)
That which allures; any real or apparent good held
forth, or operating, as a motive to action; as, the allurements of
pleasure, or of honor.
Allurer
(n.)
One who, or that which, allures.
Alluring
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Allure
Alluring
(a.)
That allures; attracting; charming; tempting.
Allusion
(n.)
A figurative or symbolical reference.
Allusion
(n.)
A reference to something supposed to be known, but not
explicitly mentioned; a covert indication; indirect reference; a hint.
Allusive
(a.)
Having reference to something not fully expressed;
containing an allusion.
Allusive
(a.)
Figurative; symbolical.
Allusively
(adv.)
Figuratively [Obs.]; by way of allusion; by
implication, suggestion, or insinuation.