英文英文字典
英文英文字典
古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典
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Apollyon
(n.)
The Destroyer; -- a name used (Rev. ix. 11) for the angel
of the bottomless pit, answering to the Hebrew Abaddon.
Apologer
(n.)
A teller of apologues.
Apologetic
(a.)
Alt. of Apologetical
Apologetical
(a.)
Defending by words or arguments; said or written in
defense, or by way of apology; regretfully excusing; as, an apologetic
essay.
Apologetically
(adv.)
By way of apology.
Apologetics
(n.)
That branch of theology which defends the Holy
Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.
Apologies
(pl. )
of Apology
Apologist
(n.)
One who makes an apology; one who speaks or writes in
defense of a faith, a cause, or an institution; especially, one who
argues in defense of Christianity.
Apologize
(v. i.)
To make an apology or defense.
Apologize
(v. i.)
To make an apology or excuse; to make acknowledgment
of some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of
amends; -- with for; as, my correspondent apologized for not answering
my letter.
Apologize
(v. t.)
To defend.
Apologized
(imp. & p. p.)
of Apologize
Apologizer
(n.)
One who makes an apology; an apologist.
Apologizing
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Apologize
Apologue
(n.)
A story or relation of fictitious events, intended to
convey some moral truth; a moral fable.
Apology
(n.)
Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.
Apology
(v. i.)
To offer an apology.
Apology
(n.)
An acknowledgment intended as an atonement for some
improper or injurious remark or act; an admission to another of a wrong
or discourtesy done him, accompanied by an expression of regret.
Apology
(n.)
Something said or written in defense or justification of
what appears to others wrong, or of what may be liable to
disapprobation; justification; as, Tertullian's Apology for
Christianity.
Apomecometer
(n.)
An instrument for measuring the height of objects.