English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Arise (v. i.)

To come up from a lower to a higher position; to come above the horizon; to come up from one's bed or place of repose; to mount; to ascend; to rise; as, to arise from a kneeling posture; a cloud arose; the sun ariseth; he arose early in the morning.

Arise (v. i.)

To spring up; to come into action, being, or notice; to become operative, sensible, or visible; to begin to act a part; to present itself; as, the waves of the sea arose; a persecution arose; the wrath of the king shall arise.

Arise (v. i.)

To proceed; to issue; to spring.

Arise (n.)

Rising.

Arisen (p. p.)

of Arise

Arising (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Arise

Arist

3d sing. pres. of Arise, for ariseth.

Arista (n.)

An awn.

Aristarch (n.)

A severe critic.

Aristarchian (a.)

Severely critical.

Aristarchy (n.)

Severely criticism.

Aristarchy (n.)

Severe criticism.

Aristate (a.)

Having a pointed, beardlike process, as the glumes of wheat; awned.

Aristate (a.)

Having a slender, sharp, or spinelike tip.

Aristocracies (pl. )

of Aristocracy

Aristocracy (n.)

The nobles or chief persons in a state; a privileged class or patrician order; (in a popular use) those who are regarded as superior to the rest of the community, as in rank, fortune, or intellect.

Aristocracy (n.)

A form a government, in which the supreme power is vested in the principal persons of a state, or in a privileged order; an oligarchy.

Aristocracy (n.)

A ruling body composed of the best citizens.

Aristocracy (n.)

Government by the best citizens.

Aristocrat (n.)

One who is overbearing in his temper or habits; a proud or haughty person.