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古腾堡计划中的在线英语-英语词典
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Pills containing sulphate of iron and carbonate of
sodium, mixed with saccharine matter; -- called also Vallet's mass.
Valley
(n.)
The space inclosed between ranges of hills or mountains;
the strip of land at the bottom of the depressions intersecting a
country, including usually the bed of a stream, with frequently broad
alluvial plains on one or both sides of the stream. Also used
figuratively.
Valley
(n.)
The place of meeting of two slopes of a roof, which have
their plates running in different directions, and form on the plan a
reentrant angle.
Valley
(n.)
The depression formed by the meeting of two slopes on a
flat roof.
Valleys
(pl. )
of Valley
Vallum
(n.)
A rampart; a wall, as in a fortification.
Vallums
(pl. )
of Vallum
Valonia
(n.)
The acorn cup of two kinds of oak (Quercus macrolepis, and
Q. vallonea) found in Eastern Europe. It contains abundance of tannin,
and is much used by tanners and dyers.
Valonia
(n.)
A genus of marine green algae, in which the whole frond
consists of a single oval or cylindrical cell, often an inch in length.
Valor
(n.)
Value; worth.
Valor
(n.)
Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which
enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery;
courage; prowess; intrepidity.
Valor
(n.)
A brave man; a man of valor.
Valorous
(a.)
Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave; courageous;
valiant; intrepid.
Valsalvian
(a.)
Of or pertaining to Valsalva, an Italian anatomist of
the 17th century.
Valuable
(a.)
Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are
useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable
land; a valuable cargo.
Valuable
(a.)
Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable
friend; a valuable companion.
Valuable
(n.)
A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a
small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural.
Valuableness
(n.)
The quality of being valuable.
Valuably
(adv.)
So as to be of value.
Valuation
(n.)
The act of valuing, or of estimating value or worth; the
act of setting a price; estimation; appraisement; as, a valuation of
lands for the purpose of taxation.