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
字典
Vouchsafement
(n.)
The act of vouchsafing, or that which is vouchsafed;
a gift or grant in condescension.
Vouchsafing
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Vouchsafe
Voussoir
(n.)
One of the wedgelike stones of which an arch is composed.
Vow
(n.)
A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by
which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally,
wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service,
or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a
vow of poverty.
Vow
(n.)
Specifically, a promise of fidelity; a pledge of love or
affection; as, the marriage vow.
Vow
(n.)
To give, consecrate, or dedicate to God, or to some deity, by
a solemn promise; to devote; to promise solemnly.
Vow
(n.)
To assert solemnly; to asseverate.
Vow
(v. i.)
To make a vow, or solemn promise.
Vow-fellow
(n.)
One bound by the same vow as another.
Vowed
(imp. & p. p.)
of Vow
Vowel
(n.)
A vocal, or sometimes a whispered, sound modified by
resonance in the oral passage, the peculiar resonance in each case
giving to each several vowel its distinctive character or quality as a
sound of speech; -- distinguished from a consonant in that the latter,
whether made with or without vocality, derives its character in every
case from some kind of obstructive action by the mouth organs. Also, a
letter or character which represents such a sound. See Guide to
Pronunciation, // 5, 146-149.
Vowel
(a.)
Of or pertaining to a vowel; vocal.
Voweled
(a.)
Furnished with vowels.
Vowelish
(a.)
Of the nature of a vowel.
Vowelism
(n.)
The use of vowels.
Vowelize
(v. t.)
To give the quality, sound, or office of a vowel to.
Vower
(n.)
One who makes a vow.
Vowing
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Vow
Vox
(n.)
A voice.
Voyage
(n.)
Formerly, a passage either by sea or land; a journey, in
general; but not chiefly limited to a passing by sea or water from one
place, port, or country, to another; especially, a passing or journey
by water to a distant place or country.