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.

Beche de mer

The trepang.

Bechic

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