English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Amuck
(a. & adv.)
In a frenzied and reckless manner.
Amulet
(n.)
An ornament, gem, or scroll, or a package containing a
relic, etc., worn as a charm or preservative against evils or mischief,
such as diseases and witchcraft, and generally inscribed with mystic
forms or characters. [Also used figuratively.]
Amuletic
(a.)
Of or pertaining to an amulet; operating as a charm.
Amurcous
(a.)
Full off dregs; foul.
Amusable
(a.)
Capable of being amused.
Amuse
(v. i.)
To muse; to mediate.
Amuse
(v.)
To occupy or engage the attention of; to lose in deep
thought; to absorb; also, to distract; to bewilder.
Amuse
(v.)
To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with
pleasing or mirthful emotions; to divert.
Amuse
(v.)
To keep in expectation; to beguile; to delude.
Amused
(a.)
Expressing amusement; as, an amused look.
Amused
(a.)
Diverted.
Amused
(imp. & p. p.)
of Amuse
Amusement
(n.)
Deep thought; muse.
Amusement
(n.)
The state of being amused; pleasurable excitement; that
which amuses; diversion.
Amuser
(n.)
One who amuses.
Amusette
(n.)
A light field cannon, or stocked gun mounted on a swivel.
Amusing
(a.)
Giving amusement; diverting; as, an amusing story.
Amusing
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Amuse
Amusive
(a.)
Having power to amuse or entertain the mind; fitted to
excite mirth.
Amy
(n.)
A friend.