English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Becard
(n.)
A South American bird of the flycatcher family. (Tityra
inquisetor).
Because
(conj.)
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the
reason that.
Because
(conj.)
In order that; that.
Beccabunga
(n.)
See Brooklime.
Beccafico
(n.)
A small bird. (Silvia hortensis), which is highly prized
by the Italians for the delicacy of its flesh in the autumn, when it
has fed on figs, grapes, etc.
Beccaficos
(pl. )
of Beccafico
Bechamel
(n.)
A rich, white sauce, prepared with butter and cream.
Bechance
(adv.)
By chance; by accident.
Bechance
(v. t. & i.)
To befall; to chance; to happen to.
Becharm
(v. t.)
To charm; to captivate.
The trepang.
Pertaining to, or relieving, a cough.
Bechic
(n.)
A medicine for relieving coughs.
Beck
(v. t.)
To notify or call by a nod, or a motion of the head or
hand; to intimate a command to.
Beck
(n.)
A significant nod, or motion of the head or hand, esp. as a
call or command.
Beck
(v. i.)
To nod, or make a sign with the head or hand.
Beck
(n.)
A vat. See Back.
Beck
(n.)
A small brook.
Beck
(n.)
See Beak.
Becked
(imp. & p. p.)
of Beck